Wallaceton
Also known as VDHR No. 131-379
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Wallaceton
Wallaceton, at 3509 George Washington Hwy., S, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1994. It was among the first 3 of Chesapeake’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 37 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
3509 George Washington Hwy., S, Chesapeake · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Cornland SchoolBuilt 1903 · next door
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Wallaceton
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wallaceton
Is Wallaceton on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 19, 1994 (Register number 94000455).
Is Wallaceton a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Drydock No. 1, 15 miles away.
Can you visit Wallaceton?
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 Wallaceton?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 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 41680125 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.