National Register of Historic Places

Rockbridge Inn

Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Listed
April 6, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000398

About this property

Rockbridge Inn is a home which served as a historic inn and tavern located near Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built between 1821 and 1823, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick building. A two-story frame wing was built in 1841. It was remodeled in the 1880s, with the addition of two-story porches and interior redecoration. It operated as an inn until the 1940s. The property was owned in the 1880s by Colonel Henry Parsons, owner of Natural Bridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Location

Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia
37.65568, -79.53691

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Engagement at Natural Bridge (1864)
1864Civil War
1.8 mi

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When was Rockbridge Inn listed on the National Register?

Rockbridge Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Rockbridge Inn?

Rockbridge Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rockbridge Inn?

The period of significance for Rockbridge Inn is recorded as the industrial era.

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