Old Main
Also known as Stuart Hall; Main Building
About Old Main
Old Main, at 235 W. Frederick St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 1974. It was among the first 9 of Staunton’s 41 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isIndependent secondary, boarding school in Staunton, Virginia, United States. 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗1844 to today
- 1844Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
235 W. Frederick St., Staunton · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
18 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Old Main
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Main
Is Old Main on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 13, 1974 (Register number 74002246).
Is Old Main a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Old Main?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Old Main?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 41683799 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.