Lansdowne
Also known as Arthur Lee House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lansdowne
Lansdowne, at Virginia St. at Upton Lane, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 8, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Urbanna’s 8 listings. 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. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Urbanna, 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 · 23 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Virginia St. at Upton Lane, Urbanna · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of Lansdowne
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lansdowne
Is Lansdowne on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 8, 1974 (Register number 74002138).
Is Lansdowne a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Christ Church, 8.9 miles away.
Can you visit Lansdowne?
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 Lansdowne?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 41681966 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.