Madison–Barbour Rural Historic District Explained

Madison–Barbour Rural Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:July 21, 1987[1]
Designated Other1 Number:068-0304
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Roughly bounded by US 15, the Rapidan R. and the Albemarle and Greene County lines, Barboursville, Virginia
Coordinates:38.1989°N -78.2269°W
Architect:Jefferson, Thomas; Et al.
Architecture:Colonial Revival, Georgian, Federal
Added:January 17, 1991
Area:31200acres
Refnum:90002115

Madison–Barbour Rural Historic District is a national historic district located near Barboursville, Orange County, Virginia. It encompasses 775 contributing buildings, 233 contributing sites, 111 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object. The district is best known for its large estates with imposing Federal and Georgian-style mansions, but also contains exemplary groupings of agricultural buildings, vernacular dwellings, and locally significant religious, commercial, and transportation-related structures. Located in the district are the separately listed Barboursville and Montpelier.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the year 1991.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Madison–Barbour Rural Historic District. Jeff O'Dell and John S. Salmon. December 1989 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map