National Register of Historic Places

Oak Spring Farm

Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Listed
October 18, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000780

About this property

Oak Spring Farm is a historic farm located in Rockbridge County, Virginia, near the community of Steeles Tavern. The farm's oldest building, its I-house style farmhouse, was built in 1826 by William Moore. The name of the farm came from a nearby spring originally used by Native American hunters. In 1845, Uriah Fultz purchased the farm; he later gave it to his brother Isaac, who opened a blacksmith shop on the property. In 1860, a two-story horizontal plank addition was placed on the house. The farm's bank barn, added in 1878 is one of the largest in the United States; it replaced the previous barn, which had been destroyed in the Civil War. The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1994.

Location

Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia
37.90551, -79.23311

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Sources

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When was Oak Spring Farm listed on the National Register?

Oak Spring Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Oak Spring Farm?

Oak Spring Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oak Spring Farm?

The period of significance for Oak Spring Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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