Ruffner House
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About Ruffner House
Ruffner House, at 440 Ruffner House Ln., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 24, 2002. It was among the first 5 of Luray’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 409 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 21.3 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 · 30 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ruffner House
440 Ruffner House Ln., Luray
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Ruffner House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Ruffner House
Is Ruffner House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 24, 2002 (Register number 01001515).
Is Ruffner House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Camp Hoover, 12.5 miles away.
Can you visit Ruffner House?
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 Ruffner House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 41682424 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.