The Residence
Listed as “Residence, The” · Also known as Woodberry
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Residence
The Residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 19, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Orange’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Palladian, as it does for 9 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistorical building in Woodberry Forest, Madison County, Virginia, USA. 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 · 14 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Residence
Woodberry Forest School, Orange
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Residence
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Residence
Is The Residence on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 19, 1979 (Register number 79003052).
Is The Residence a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Montpelier, 5.8 miles away.
Can you visit The Residence?
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 The Residence?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 41681853 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.