Lansdowne
Also known as Retreat Farm; Backus House; VDHR # 088-5375
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lansdowne
Lansdowne, at 4919 Lansdowne Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 2013. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 12 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Finding Lansdowne
4919 Lansdowne Rd., Fredericksburg
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.
Memories of Lansdowne
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lansdowne
Is Lansdowne on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 2013 (Register number 12001270).
Is Lansdowne a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is George Washington Boyhood Home Site, 3 miles away.
Can you visit Lansdowne?
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 Lansdowne?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 41683731 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.