About this property
Rectortown Historic District is a national historic district located at Rectortown, Fauquier County, Virginia. It encompasses 76 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, and 2 contributing structures in the rural village of Rectortown. The district includes dwellings dating back to the 18th century, churches, a school, an Odd Fellows hall, a post office, multiple commercial buildings, and several cemeteries that illustrate the town's growth and development. Notable buildings include the Maidstone Ordinary (c. 1763), the Rector-Slack Log House, the Ashby House (c.
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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 04001267. It was listed on November 27, 2004.
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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 Rectortown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Rectortown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Rectortown Historic District?
Rectortown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rectortown Historic District?
The period of significance for Rectortown Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Rectortown Historic District?
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