Natural Bridge
About Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 18, 1997. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Aug 5, 1998, one of 125 in Virginia. The Register lists it for its transportation, philosophy, native american and recreation, at the national level. The listing covers 5.9 acres.
What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 62 MB · National Archives↗1997 to today
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1998Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Natural Bridge
Jct. of VA 11 and VA 130, Glasgow
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.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Natural Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Natural Bridge
Is Natural Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 18, 1997 (Register number 97001401).
Is Natural Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Aug 5, 1998. Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Natural Bridge?
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 Natural Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 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 41679151 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.