Whitethorn
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Whitethorn
Whitethorn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 13, 1989. It was among the first 8 of Blacksburg’s 15 listings, with five others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italian Villa, as it does for 16 other Virginia listings. It was listed as part of Montgomery County MPS. The listing covers 4 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 · 6 MB · National Archives↗Finding Whitethorn
VA 685, 1 mile west of jct. with US 460, in Blacksburg, VA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Whitethorn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Whitethorn
Is Whitethorn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 13, 1989 (Register number 89001879).
Is Whitethorn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Whitethorn?
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 Whitethorn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 41678780 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.