The Elms
Listed as “Elms, The” · Also known as P. D. Camp House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Elms
The Elms, at Clay St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 9, 1982: the first place in Franklin to be listed. Only 871 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 55 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 11 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Franklin, 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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Elms
Clay St., Franklin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Elms
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Elms
Is The Elms on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 9, 1982 (Register number 82004556).
Is The Elms a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit The Elms?
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 Elms?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 41680776 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.