About this property
Valley View is a mid-19th-century Greek Revival residence and farm overlooking the South Branch Potomac River northwest of Romney, West Virginia, United States. The house is atop a promontory where Depot Valley joins the South Branch Potomac River valley. The Valley View property was part of the South Branch Survey of the Northern Neck Proprietary, a large tract that was inherited by Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, in 1719.
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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 12001050. It was listed on December 12, 2012.
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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 Valley View listed on the National Register?
Valley View was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Valley View?
Valley View is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Valley View?
The period of significance for Valley View is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1719.
Can I research the history near Valley View?
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