Moonlite Theatre
Also known as Moonlite Drive-in
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Moonlite Theatre
Moonlite Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2007. It was among the first 5 of Abingdon’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the local level. The listing covers 13.3 acres.
What it isDrive-in movie theater near Abingdon, Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗1980 to today
- 1980
Moonlite drive-In [Abingdon, Virginia] - 2007Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 19 years
An old view of Moonlite Theatre
Postcards and photographs from Abingdon’s archive whose captions name it, from 1980. Tap one to see it full screen.
![Moonlite drive-In [Abingdon, Virginia]](https://images.townratings.com/story/18208/51b29c10f58bdb3f3f89-l.jpg)
1980Finding Moonlite Theatre
17555 Lee Highway, Abingdon
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Moonlite Theatre
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Moonlite Theatre
Is Moonlite Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2007 (Register number 07000802).
Is Moonlite Theatre a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Moonlite Theatre?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Moonlite Theatre?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41684069 · Wikidata · old views from Abingdon’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.