The Glebe
Listed as “Glebe, The” · Also known as Minor Hall; DHR File No. 005-0010
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Glebe
The Glebe was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2008. It was among the first 2 of Amherst’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 79 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 20.6 acres.
What it isBuilding 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Glebe
156 Patrick Henry Hwy., 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.
Memories of The Glebe
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Glebe
Is The Glebe on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 15, 2008 (Register number 08000419).
Is The Glebe a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carter Glass House, 16.2 miles away.
Can you visit The Glebe?
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 The Glebe?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 41679557 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.