Built 1887 (1887) VLR # 133-0693 Opened 1887 Added to NRHP 7 April 1995 | NRHP Reference # 95000394 Designated VLR September 15, 1992 Area 6 ha | |
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Location Jct. of VA 125 and VA 629, Suffolk, Virginia Architectural style Federal, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival | ||
Driver Historic District is a national historic district located at Suffolk, Virginia. The district encompasses 20 contributing buildings in the crossroads community of Driver in Suffolk. The district includes eight residences, two churches, two school structures, a train depot, a lodge, an outbuilding, and five commercial structures. They are in a variety of popular 19th and early-20th century architectural styles including Federal, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival. Notable buildings include the Parker House (1820-1840), Norfolk and Carolina Railroad depot and station master's house (c. 1890), Brannon House (c. 1892), Arthur's Store (c. 1925), Randy's Rods, Driver Variety Store, Beech Grove United Methodist Church, Berea Congregational Christian Church (c. 1891), Dejarnette High School (1926), and Harmony Lodge #149 (1938).
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.