Port Republic Road Historic District Explained

Port Republic Road Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 5, 2001[1]
Designated Other1 Number:136-5054
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Alpha, Beta, Elkton Sts., Fairview Ave., Fontaine St., Minden Pl., Port Republic Rd., Riverside Dr. and Shiloh Ave., Waynesboro, Virginia
Coordinates:38.0739°N -78.8861°W
Architect:Fuller, Jacob
Architecture:Federal, Italianate
Added:April 12, 2002
Refnum:02000368

The Port Republic Road Historic District is a national historic district in Waynesboro, Virginia. In 2002, it included 83 buildings deemed to contribute to the historic character of the area, plus one other contributing structure and one contributing site, a foundation. They include buildings such as houses, garages, sheds, commercial buildings, churches, and meeting halls, and structures such as carports and animal sheds. The historically African-American neighborhood developed after the American Civil War. Notable buildings include the Shiloh Baptist Church (1924), the early-20th century Elks and Abraham lodges, the Rosenwald School, which incorporates a 1938-39 auditorium/gymnasium, and Tarry's Hotel (1940).[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Port Republic Road Historic District . Leslie A. Giles and J. Daniel Pezzoni. August 2001. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos and Accompanying map