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Fort Harrison
A landmark on Main St, with 24 places within a five-minute walk. One of 3 history & landmarks in Dayton.
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On the National Register since 1973
Daniel Harrison House
Daniel Harrison House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 24, 1973. It is significant for its exploration/settlement and architecture at the state level.
Daniel Harrison House, also known as Fort Harrison, is a historic home located near Dayton, Rockingham County, Virginia. The original structure was built in 1748 as a two-story, three bay limestone dwelling, with a steep gable roof and wide chimney caps. A brick extension was added in the early 1800s. It was originally surrounded by a palisade and was reported to have an underground passage to the nearby spring. Dur…
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Directions →335 Main St
The nearest neighbor is College Street Pavillion, 3 min walk away.
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Address
335 Main St
Hours
Not set
Phone
(540) 879-2280
Website
https://linktr.ee/fortharrisonva
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.