Gospel Hill Historic District is a national historic district located at Staunton, Virginia. The district encompasses 180 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Staunton. The district is characterized by an abundance of fine homes, ranging in size from cottages to mansions and dating from 1840 to 1930. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
Gospel Hill Historic District | |
 Houses on Berkeley Place | |
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| Location | Roughly bounded by E. Beverly, N. Market, E. Frederick and Kalorama Sts., Staunton, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°9′6″N 79°4′1″W / 38.15167°N 79.06694°W |
| Area | 68.1 acres (27.6 ha) |
| Architect | T.J. Collins & Sons, et al. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000299[1] |
| VLR No. | 132-0035 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 14, 1985 |
| Designated VLR | January 17, 1984[2] |
Contributing properties
editThe buildings include distinguished examples of a century of architectural styles from Greek Revival to Bungalow. Notable buildings include "Kalorama" (c. 1800), "Capote" (1905), Effinger House (c. 1898), and Temple House of Israel (1925). Located in the district are the separately listed Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, Catlett House, Arista Hoge House, J. C. M. Merrillat House, Thomas J. Michie House, Oakdene, and The Oaks.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ Elizabeth B. McCue (October 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gospel Hill Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map