River House
Also known as Ferry Farm; VDHR File No. 21-64
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About River House
River House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 23, 1993. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 67 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 17 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Virginia, United States of America. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗Finding River House
Near Paris, VA (3.9 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of River House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about River House
Is River House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 23, 1993 (Register number 93001440).
Is River House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Saratoga, 4.4 miles away.
Can you visit River 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 River House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 41680202 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.