Scotchtown
Also known as Patrick Henry House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Scotchtown
Scotchtown was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Dec 21, 1965, one of 125 in Virginia. The Register lists it for its military and politics, at the national level. The listing covers 41 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 · 75 MB · National Archives↗1965 to today
- 1965Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Scotchtown
Near Ashland, VA (8.4 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Scotchtown
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Scotchtown
Is Scotchtown on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000835).
Is Scotchtown a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 21, 1965. Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Scotchtown?
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 Scotchtown?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 75 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 41679055 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.