Thoroughgood House
National Historic Landmark

Thoroughgood House

Virginia Beach (Independent City), Virginia Beach County, Virginia
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
66000921

About this property

The Thoroughgood House is a brick house located at 1636 Parish Road, in the neighborhood of Thoroughgood, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It was built ca. 1719. It was formerly known as the Adam Thoroughgood House. It was not built by Adam. The building underwent major restorations in 1923 and in the 1950s and has served as a museum since opening to the public April 29, 1957. Much of the current structure was most likely the house of the great-grandson of Adam Thoroughgood. The City of Virginia Beach acquired the property in 2003. A 2004 grant application to the National Park Service resulted in a $150,000 award from the prestigious Save America's Treasures program. The City matched that amount as required. This restoration took longer and cost more than expected, but the house reopened in May 2011.

Location

Virginia Beach (Independent City), Virginia Beach County, Virginia
36.89361, -76.11280

Categories

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Sources

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

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When was Thoroughgood House listed on the National Register?

Thoroughgood House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Thoroughgood House?

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

Is Thoroughgood House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Thoroughgood House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Thoroughgood House?

The period of significance for Thoroughgood House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1636.

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