Georgetown Pike
Also known as Georgetown & Leesburg Turnpike Road; Falls Bridge Turnpike; Washington & Leesburg Turnpike Rd.; et al.
About Georgetown Pike
Georgetown Pike, at From DC/VA boundary at Chain Bridge to jct. with Leesburg Pike at Seneca Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 12, 2012. It was among the first 5 of McLean’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 86.3 acres.
What it isState highway in northern Virginia, US. 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 · 418 MB · National Archives↗Finding Georgetown Pike
From DC/VA boundary at Chain Bridge to jct. with Leesburg Pike at Seneca Rd., McLean
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Georgetown Pike
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Georgetown Pike
Is Georgetown Pike on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 12, 2012 (Register number 12000537).
Is Georgetown Pike a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Potomac Canal Historic District, 1.7 miles away.
Can you visit Georgetown Pike?
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 Georgetown Pike?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 418 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 41679638 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.