National Register of Historic Places

Sperryville Historic District

Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia
Listed
February 10, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83003300

About this property

Sperryville Historic District is a national historic district located at Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA. It encompasses 63 contributing buildings in the village of Sperryville. The buildings are predominantly wood-frame, one-and two-story residences, some of which have been converted to commercial establishments. They include a collection of former factory workers' housing built to serve the workers of the Smoot tannery from 1867 to the early 20th century. A number of the buildings were constructed after 1850 with ornamentation and board-and-batten siding that is suggestive of the mid-century Romantic Revivals. Notable buildings include the George William Cooper House, the Dr. Amiss House, the Hopkins Ordinary, and the Totten's Mill House. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia
38.65778, -78.22719

Categories

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Sources

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When was Sperryville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Sperryville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Sperryville Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Sperryville Historic District?

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

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