Varney's Falls Dam
Also known as VDHR File No. 11-68; James River and Kanawha Canal Historic D
About Varney's Falls Dam
Varney's Falls Dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1993. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 61 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Varney's Falls Dam
Near Buchanan, VA (6.6 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Varney's Falls Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Varney's Falls Dam
Is Varney's Falls Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 14, 1993 (Register number 93001127).
Is Varney's Falls Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Natural Bridge, 4.3 miles away.
Can you visit Varney's Falls Dam?
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 Varney's Falls Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 41679840 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.