National Valley Bank | |
Nrhp Type: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Designated Other1: | Virginia Landmarks Register |
Designated Other1 Date: | December 19, 1978[1] |
Designated Other1 Number: | 132-0023 |
Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
Location: | 12-14 W. Beverly St., Staunton, Virginia |
Coordinates: | 38.1492°N -79.0733°W |
Architect: | Collins, T.J. & Son |
Architecture: | Beaux Arts |
Added: | June 19, 1979 |
Area: | less than one acre |
Refnum: | 79003301 |
National Valley Bank, also known as United Virginia Bank, is a historic bank building located in Staunton, Virginia. It was built in 1903 and is a one-story, three-bay, Beaux Arts-style building constructed of granite, brick and carved limestone. Its design was based on the Roman Arch of Titus. It features semi-engaged, fluted columns of the Corinthian order flanking the central entrance. The interior features a coffered plaster ceiling. General John Echols (1823-1896) founded the bank in 1865 and served as its first president. His son Edward Echols, who built Oakdene, served as the National Valley Bank's third president from 1905–1915.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is located in the Beverley Historic District.