Abingdon Historic District (East)

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Title

Abingdon Historic District (East)

Subject

Abingdon, Va.
History
Historic District
Culture
Attractions
Tourism
Recreation

Description

"Abingdon is the best-preserved of the numerous linear communities that developed in the late 18th century along the Great Valley Road. This Washington County town is unusual for its large quantity of brick Federal and antebellum buildings, which served to give the community an air of permanence and prosperity."

Creator

Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources

Source

Virginia Landmarks Register
Listing 140-0037

Date

Listing Date 12/02/1969

Contributor

Photo credit: Mike Pulice (2023)

Rights

VHR

Relation

National Register of Historic Places
Listing date: 02/26/1970

Format

Image (.jpg)

Identifier

https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/140-0037/