Janelia
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Janelia
Janelia was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 20, 1987. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 16.7 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 · 45 MB · National Archives↗Finding Janelia
N side of VA 7, 6 miles east of Leesburg, in Lansdowne, 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.
Memories of Janelia
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Janelia
Is Janelia on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 20, 1987 (Register number 86003596).
Is Janelia a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gen. George C. Marshall House, 5.9 miles away.
Can you visit Janelia?
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 Janelia?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 41681581 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.