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Ampthill
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National Register of Historic Places

Ampthill

On the National Register since 197254 years
Listed 1972Near Columbia

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

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About Ampthill

Ampthill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 13, 1972. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 900 acres.

What it isPlantation located in Cartersville, 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1835 to today

  1. 1835Built
  2. 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 54 years
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Finding Ampthill

Near Columbia, VA (5.3 mi from the town center)

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

Memories of Ampthill

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Questions about Ampthill

Is Ampthill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 1972 (Register number 72001389).

Is Ampthill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bremo Plantation, 12.1 miles away.

Can you visit Ampthill?

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 Ampthill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 41680333 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.