National Register of Historic Places

Shawsville Historic District

Shawsville, Montgomery County, Virginia
Listed
January 10, 1991
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90002009

About this property

Shawsville Historic District is a national historic district located at Shawsville, Montgomery County, Virginia. The district encompasses 13 contributing buildings in the central business district of Shawsville. It consists principally of a group of late-19th and early-20th century frame and brick commercial buildings with dwellings located at the outer boundaries. Notable buildings include the Bank of Shawsville (1910), W.W. Lykens Furniture Store (c. 1905), White Memorial Church (c. 1935), and the Showalter House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Shawsville, Montgomery County, Virginia
37.16905, -80.25448

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fotheringay
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0.9 mi
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Rife House
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Barnett, William, House
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1.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Averell's Second Raid (December 1863) — Droop Mountain to Salem
1863Civil War
13.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Shawsville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Shawsville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Shawsville Historic District?

Shawsville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shawsville Historic District?

The period of significance for Shawsville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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