Old Town Historic District (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

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Old Town Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by Cantrell Ave., Ott, Water & S. Main Sts., Harrisonburg, Virginia
Coordinates 38°26′44.3″N78°51′58.8″W / 38.445639°N 78.866333°W / 38.445639; -78.866333 Coordinates: 38°26′44.3″N78°51′58.8″W / 38.445639°N 78.866333°W / 38.445639; -78.866333
Area98.5 acres (39.9 ha)
Built1850
ArchitectCollins, Samuel; et al.
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No. 08000026 [1]
VLR No.115-5001
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 14, 2008
Designated VLRSeptember 5, 2007 [2]

The Old Town Historic District is an area located near downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, that has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was added in March 2008. The area covers from northeast of James Madison University up to the area of Woodbine Cemetery. [3]

Plans for the area include upscale and ethnic restaurants in restored historic structures, shops, antiques and boutiques, museums, art galleries, and a cultural arts district.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. "Woodbine Cemetery - Rockingham County, Virginia - Harrisonburg Rockingham Historical Society". www.heritagecenter.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.