Brick House
Also known as King David's Palace
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Brick House
Brick House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 1, 2006. It was among the first 1 of Amherst’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 67 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 8 acres.
What it isHistoric house in 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 · 39 MB · National Archives↗Finding Brick House
854 Fletcher's Level Rd., Amherst
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of Brick House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Brick House
Is Brick House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 1, 2006 (Register number 05001620).
Is Brick House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carter Glass House, 17.4 miles away.
Can you visit Brick House?
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 Brick House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 41679521 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.