Needham
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Needham
Needham was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1988. It was among the first 2 of Farmville’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its education, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 67 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗Finding Needham
VA 45, 1.4 miles north of jct. with US 460, in Farmville, VA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of Needham
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Needham
Is Needham on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1988 (Register number 88002059).
Is Needham a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Moton, Robert Russa, High School, 2.3 miles away.
Can you visit Needham?
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 Needham?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 41680343 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.