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National Register of Historic Places

Dameron Cottage

Also known as VDHR# 163-5014

On the National Register since 20242 years
Listed 2024Amherst

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Dameron Cottage

Dameron Cottage, at 462 South Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 2024. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1.1 acres.

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462 South Main St., Amherst

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Is Dameron Cottage on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 2024 (Register number 100009241).

Is Dameron Cottage a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carter Glass House, 12.3 miles away.

Can you visit Dameron Cottage?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.