Wilton
About Wilton
Wilton was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 30, 1976. The Register lists it for its politics, architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 79 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric house museum in 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 · 18 MB · National Archives↗1750 to today
- 1750Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes
South of Richmond, VA, on N bank of James River · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Wilton
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wilton
Is Wilton on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 30, 1976 (Register number 76002231).
Is Wilton a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Monument Avenue Historic District, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Wilton?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Wilton?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 41683157 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.