National Register of Historic Places

Old Custom House

Yorktown, York County, Virginia
Listed
June 2, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000682

About this property

The Old Custom House is a historic customs house located at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. It was built in 1721 and is a two 1/2-story brick Colonial building with a hipped roof. It has a corbeled brick interior end chimney. An extensive restoration project was undertaken by Richmond architect W. Duncan Lee in 1929. Also on the property are a contributing kitchen, necessary, and a brick wall, all added during the restoration. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Custom House is now a museum operated by the Comte de Grasse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. It is open on Sundays from June to October.

Location

Yorktown, York County, Virginia
37.23439, -76.50772

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Nearby Battles

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When was Old Custom House listed on the National Register?

Old Custom House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Old Custom House?

Old Custom House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Custom House?

The period of significance for Old Custom House is recorded as the industrial era.

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