Winton
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Winton
Winton was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974. It was among the first 0 of Amherst’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Late-Georgian, as it does for 1 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 288.7 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Virginia, United States of America. 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 · 22 MB · National Archives↗1770 to today
- 1770Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Winton
Near Amherst, VA (4.2 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Winton
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Winton
Is Winton on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 2, 1974 (Register number 74002104).
Is Winton a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carter Glass House, 16.9 miles away.
Can you visit Winton?
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 Winton?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 41679545 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.