Kerr Place
Also known as Ker`s Place
About Kerr Place
Kerr Place, at NE corner of Crockett Ave. and Market St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 26, 1970. It was among the first 2 of Onancock’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal Style, as it does for 4 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 2 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
NE corner of Crockett Ave. and Market St., Onancock · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal Style style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal Style.
Memories of Kerr Place
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Kerr Place
Is Kerr Place on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 26, 1970 (Register number 70000780).
Is Kerr Place a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pear Valley, 23.9 miles away.
Can you visit Kerr Place?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Kerr Place?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 41679199 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.