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National Register of Historic Places

Macmurdo House

Also known as Hodges House; DHR Nos. 166-00036, 166-0001-0063

On the National Register since 20215 years
Listed 2021Ashland
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Macmurdo House

Macmurdo House, at 713 South Center St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 19, 2021. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

713 South Center St., Ashland · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Macmurdo HouseStart here
  2. 2Ashland Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.3 mi on
  3. 3Randolph-Macon College BuildingsItalianate · Built 1830 · 0.2 mi on
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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

DBerkleytown Historic DistrictDistrict1.1 mi

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Questions about Macmurdo House

Is Macmurdo House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 19, 2021 (Register number 100006158).

Is Macmurdo House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hanover County Courthouse, 6.3 miles away.

Can you visit Macmurdo 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.

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