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Weems-Botts House
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National Register of Historic Places

Weems-Botts House

On the National Register since 197551 years
Listed 1975Dumfries

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About Weems-Botts House

Weems-Botts House, at SW corner of Duke and Cameron Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1975. The Register lists it for its literature, law and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1.6 acres.

What it isBuilding 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

SW corner of Duke and Cameron Sts., Dumfries · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Weems-Botts HouseStart here
  2. 2Old HotelBuilding · 0.3 mi on
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★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Weems-Botts House

Is Weems-Botts House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 12, 1975 (Register number 75002029).

Is Weems-Botts House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Aquia Church, 8.2 miles away.

Can you visit Weems-Botts House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Weems-Botts House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 41682729 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.