Built 1874 (1874) VLR # 133-0694 Opened 1874 Added to NRHP 7 April 1995 | NRHP Reference # 95000392 Designated VLR September 15, 1992 Area 16 ha | |
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Architectural style Bungalow/craftsman, Queen Anne |
Whaleyville Historic District is a national historic district located at Suffolk, Virginia. The district encompasses 103 contributing buildings in the African-American community of Whaleyville 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 vernacular and popular turn-of-the 20th century architectural styles including Queen Anne and Bungalow. Notable buildings include the St. Stephens Holiness Church, Mineral Spring Baptist Church, Odd Fellows Lodge, McAlister Masonic Lodge, Bank of Whaleyville, and the Whaleyville Store.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
References
Whaleyville Historic District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA