Shepherd's Plain
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Shepherd's Plain
Shepherd's Plain was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 28, 1982. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 112 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 46 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 · 19 MB · National Archives↗Finding Shepherd's Plain
West of Pungoteague, VA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Shepherd's Plain
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Shepherd's Plain
Is Shepherd's Plain on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 28, 1982 (Register number 82004531).
Is Shepherd's Plain a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pear Valley, 16.6 miles away.
Can you visit Shepherd's Plain?
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 Shepherd's Plain?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 41679221 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.