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The Rectory
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National Register of Historic Places

The Rectory

Also known as Dyer's Store; Plain Dealing; DHR File No. 02-1831

On the National Register since 199135 years
Greek RevivalListed 1991Near Esmont
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About The Rectory

The Rectory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1991. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 61.3 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 · 28 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Jct. of VA 712 and VA 713, Esmont · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1The RectoryStart here
  2. 2Christ Church GlendowerRoman Revival · 0.2 mi on
Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BPlain DealingBuilding0.3 miBPine KnotBuilding0.8 miDSouthern Albemarle Rural Historic DistrictGeorgian0.8 mi
More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District0.8 mi away
Scottsville Historic District (Boundary Increase)4.4 mi away
Mount Walla4.5 mi away
Scottsville Historic District4.6 mi away

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Questions about The Rectory

Is The Rectory on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1991 (Register number 91001579).

Is The Rectory a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Monticello, 11.6 miles away.

Can you visit The Rectory?

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 The Rectory?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 41679291 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.