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National Register of Historic Places

Gilbert's Restaurant

Also known as VDHR ID 187-5005

On the National Register since 20251 years
Listed 2025Chatham

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

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About Gilbert's Restaurant

Gilbert's Restaurant, at 401-405 N. Main Street, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2025. The Register lists it for its ethnic heritage-black and commerce, at the local level.

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401-405 N. Main Street, Chatham

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6 more Register listings within a mile

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Is Gilbert's Restaurant on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 8, 2025 (Register number 100011808).

Is Gilbert's Restaurant a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pittsylvania County Courthouse, 0.7 miles away.

Can you visit Gilbert's Restaurant?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.