About this property
Montpelier Historic District is a national historic district located at Montpelier, Hanover County, Virginia. The district includes 43 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in the village of Montpelier. It includes residences, agricultural buildings, stores, businesses, a church, schools and libraries that illustrate the wide range of building types. Notable buildings include the old school (1876), Church of Our Savior (1882), Grange Hall (1899), Hobart Hardware (c. 1900), Montpelier School (1929), "Norway" House (1936), and "The Oaks" (1936).
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000517. It was listed on May 15, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Montpelier Historic District listed on the National Register?
Montpelier Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Montpelier Historic District?
Montpelier Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Montpelier Historic District?
The period of significance for Montpelier Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Montpelier Historic District?
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