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Long Grass
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National Register of Historic Places

Long Grass

Also known as VDHR File No. 58-185

A district of 9 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1995
Greek RevivalListed 1995Near Boydton

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Long Grass was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 21, 1995. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. The district takes in 9 historic buildings. The listing covers 40 acres.

What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 46 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Long Grass

VA 826, Boydton

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Long Grass

Is Long Grass on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 21, 1995 (Register number 95000894).

Is Long Grass a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Prestwould, 13.8 miles away.

Can you visit Long Grass?

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 Long Grass?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 46 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 41681903 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.