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Burnett's Diner
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National Register of Historic Places

Burnett's Diner

Also known as Main Street Lunch; S& K Diner; Chtham Cafe; VDHR File No. 187-00

On the National Register since 199630 years
Listed 1996Chatham
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Burnett's Diner

Burnett's Diner, at 19 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 16, 1996. It was among the first 4 of Chatham’s 8 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Diners of Virginia MPS. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric commercial building 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 · 19 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

19 S. Main St., Chatham · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Burnett's DinerStart here
  2. 2Bill's DinerBuilding · next door
  3. 3Chatham Historic DistrictEarly Classical Revival · next door
  4. 4Pittsylvania County CourthouseBuilt 1853 · 0.1 mi on
  5. 5Clerk's OfficeBuilding · 0.1 mi on
Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BChatham Southern Railway DepotBuilt 19190.4 miDHargrave Military AcademyDistrict0.6 miBGilbert's RestaurantBuilding0.8 mi

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Questions about Burnett's Diner

Is Burnett's Diner on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 16, 1996 (Register number 96001451).

Is Burnett's Diner a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pittsylvania County Courthouse, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit Burnett's Diner?

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 Burnett's Diner?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 41678870 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.