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Charlottesville

Colonial Revival is the label the register puts on more Charlottesville buildings than any other, 7 of them. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 7 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Monticello, added Oct 15, 1966.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

39
Listings
7
Historic districts
2
National Historic Landmarks
1966
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedMonticello · Oct 15, 1966
Oldest construction dateHarris Farm · built 1850

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 4 of the 39 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Landmark · Albemarle County
Monticello
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · Albemarle County
Shack Mountain
National Historic LandmarkListed 1976
Building · Albemarle County
Anchorage, The
BuildingListed 2001
Building · Albemarle County
Arrowhead
BuildingListed 1991

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Colonial Revival 7Neoclassical 5Federal 2Greek Revival 2Georgian 1Renaissance Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 16 of the 39 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

The Anchorage▾2001
Address
1864 Anchorage Farm, Charlottesville
Listed
Jul 13, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
01000688
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Anchorage, The
Arrowhead▾1991
Address
E side US 29, 1.5 mi. NE of jct. with VA 608, Charlottesville
Listed
Jul 9, 1991
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
91000885
Style
Greek Revival architecture, Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Arrowhead
Bel Aire▾2007
Address
4710 Dickerson Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Mar 7, 2007
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
07000132
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bel Aire
Bellair▾1992
Address
Cty. Rt. 708 S side, 3.8 mi. E of jct. with VA 20, Charlottesville
Listed
Oct 15, 1992
Listed for
Transportation, Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
92001372
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bellair
Bentivar▾2005
Address
1601 Bentivar Farm Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Apr 20, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
05000333
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bentivar
Birdwood▾2003
Address
500 Birdwood Dr., Charlottesville
Listed
Oct 23, 2003
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
03001094
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Birdwood
Campbell Hall▾·
Address
110 Bayly Dr., Charlottesville vicinity
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Also known as
University of Virginia School of Architecture; DHR No. 002-5324/104-0133-0077; Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library
Reference
100005279
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Carr's Hill▾2008
Address
1910 Carr's Hill Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Apr 23, 2008
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Also known as
University of Virginia President's House
Reference
08000340
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carr's Hill
Carrsbrook▾1982
Address
VA 1424, Charlottesville vicinity
Listed
Jul 8, 1982
Listed for
Education, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
82004532
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carrsbrook
Charlottesville Downtown Mall Historic District▾·
Address
Main Street from Water Street to East 7th Street and pedestrianized sections of 1st Street, East 2nd Street, East 3rd Street, and East 5th Street, Charlottesville
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture
Significance
State
Reference
100009471
Contributing
1 structure, 7 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Clark Hall, University of Virginia▾2008
Address
291 McCormick Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Sep 5, 2008
Listed for
Community planning, Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Clark Memorial Hall; U. of Virginia School of Law
Reference
08000871
Built
1932
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Clark Hall, University of Virginia
Clark, George Rogers, Sculpture▾1997
Address
Monument Square, bounded by University and Jefferson Park Aves. and the railroad tracks, Charlottesville
Listed
May 16, 1997
Listed for
Art
Significance
State
Reference
97000448
Built
1921
Contributing
1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Clark, George Rogers, Sculpture
Daughters of Zion Cemetery▾2010
Address
Corner of First and Oak Sts, Charlottesville
Listed
Jun 24, 2010
Listed for
Social history, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Zion Cemetery; Society Cemetery
Reference
10000382
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Daughters of Zion Cemetery
Farmington▾1970
Address
W of jct. of U.S. 250 and U.S. 29, Charlottesville
Listed
Sep 15, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
70000782
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Farmington
Faulkner House▾1984
Address
2201 Old Ivy Rd., Charlottesville vicinity
Listed
May 3, 1984
Listed for
Military, Education, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Seymour; Montesano; Garallen; Old Ivy Inn
Reference
84003484
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Faulkner House
Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District▾2009
Address
Bounded by Cherry Ave, to the S., the railway to the N., 4th St., SW to the E., and Spring St., to the W., Charlottesville
Listed
Jun 18, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
09000452
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District
Gallison Hall (Addditional Documentation)▾1990
Address
24 Farmington Dr., Charlottesville
Listed
Dec 28, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
90002013
Style
Georgian architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gallison Hall (Addditional Documentation)
Harris Farm▾2015
Address
2950 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Charlottesville
Listed
May 18, 2015
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mount Eagle
Reference
15000249
Built
1850
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harris Farm
Charles B. Holt House▾2006
Address
1010 Preston Ave., Charlottesville
Listed
Apr 14, 2006
Listed for
Black heritage, Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
C.B. Holt "Rock House"
Reference
06000320
Built
1926
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Holt, Charles B., House
Jackson P. Burley High School▾·
Address
901 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville
Listed for
Education, Black heritage, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Burley School; Jackson P. Burley Middle School
Reference
100005836
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
James Minor House▾·
Address
1817 Fendall Avenue, Charlottesville
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100011625
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Kenridge▾2008
Address
912 Marsh Ln., Charlottesville
Listed
May 15, 2008
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Colridge
Reference
08000416
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kenridge
Lewis Mountain▾2009
Address
1 Lewis Mountain Pkwy., Charlottesville
Listed
Dec 7, 2009
Listed for
Architecture, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Onteora
Reference
09001052
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lewis Mountain
Malvern▾1995
Address
VA 708 W side, 1250 ft. N of jct. with VA 637, Charlottesville
Listed
Aug 4, 1995
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Oaklands
Reference
95000974
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Malvern
McCormick, Leander, Observatory▾2004
Address
600 McCormick Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Nov 19, 2004
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Science
Significance
National
Reference
04001245
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McCormick, Leander, Observatory
McGuffey, William H., Primary School▾2009
Address
201 2nd St. N.W., Charlottesville
Listed
Dec 23, 2009
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
McGuffy Art Center
Reference
09001156
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McGuffey, William H., Primary School
Mechum River Farm▾2007
Address
1207 Burchs Creek Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Mar 29, 2007
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
07000235
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mechum River Farm
MonticelloNHL1966
Oakhurst-Gildersleeve Neighborhood Historic District▾2009
Address
Oakhurst Circle, Gildersleeve Wood, Valley Rd., Valley Circle, and part of Maywood Ln., and Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville
Listed
Mar 25, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
09000161
Contributing
78 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Oakhurst-Gildersleeve Neighborhood Historic District
Pantops Farm▾2014
Address
400 Peter Jefferson St., Charlottesville
Listed
May 7, 2014
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05000483
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pantops Farm
Periwinkle Cottage▾·
Address
2245 Blue Ridge Ln., Charlottesville
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100004659
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Red Hills▾1998
Address
2051 Polo Grounds Rd., Charlottesville
Listed
Feb 13, 1998
Listed for
Architecture, Education, Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
98000047
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Red Hills
River View Farm▾·
Address
1780 Earlysville Rd., Charlottesville
Listed for
Black heritage, Agriculture, Architecture, Education
Significance
State
Also known as
Carr-Greer House
Reference
100005925
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Shack MountainNHL1976
Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District▾2007
Address
Roughly bounded by Rivanna R., VA 20, Green Mt., James R., Blenheim, Jefferson Mill Rolling & Milton Rds. & Monroe Pkwy, Charlottesville
Listed
Nov 28, 2007
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture, Historical archaeology, Commerce, Community planning, Education, Conservation, Black heritage, Exploration and settlement, Social history
Significance
National
Reference
07001236
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District
St. James Church▾2013
Address
VA 614, E. of VA 676, Charlottesville vicinity
Listed
Jan 14, 2013
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Garth Chapel
Reference
12001186
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. James Church
Thomas and Alena Hammond House▾·
Address
1708 Yorktown Drive, Charlottesville
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100012508
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Thomas Jefferson Inn▾·
Address
1301 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Federal Executive Institute
Reference
100012195
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Woolen Mills Village Historic District▾2010
Address
Parts of Chesapeake, Market, and other sts., in Charlottesville; parts of Pireus Row and Marchant..., Charlottesville
Listed
Apr 12, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Industry, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
10000196
Contributing
94 buildings, 5 structures, 4 sites, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Woolen Mills Village Historic District

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