Port Republic Road Historic District
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).[3]
Port Republic Road Historic District | |
 Shiloh Baptist Church | |
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| Location | Alpha, Beta, Elkton Sts., Fairview Ave., Fontaine St., Minden Pl., Port Republic Rd., Riverside Dr. and Shiloh Ave., Waynesboro, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°4′26″N 78°53′10″W |
| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Architect | Fuller, Jacob |
| Architectural style | Federal, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000368[1] |
| VLR No. | 136-5054 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 12, 2002 |
| Designated VLR | December 5, 2001[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- Leslie A. Giles and J. Daniel Pezzoni (August 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Port Republic Road Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos and Accompanying map
