Buchanan Historic District
Also known as VDHR#180-28
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Buchanan Historic District, at Roughly along Main St., from 19th St. to the intersection of US 81 and Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 27, 1999. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture, commerce and industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. The listing covers 370 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Virginia, USA. 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 · 70 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Roughly along Main St., from 19th St. to the intersection of US 81 and Main St., Buchanan · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Wilson WarehouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Buchanan Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Buchanan Historic District
Is Buchanan Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 27, 1999 (Register number 99000070).
Is Buchanan Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Natural Bridge, 10.1 miles away.
Can you visit Buchanan Historic District?
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 Buchanan Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 70 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 41679844 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.