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Colonial Hotel
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National Register of Historic Places

Colonial Hotel

Also known as Inn at Wise Courthouse; DHR File No. 329-02

On the National Register since 199135 years
Late 19th and 20th Century RevivalsListed 1991Wise
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About Colonial Hotel

Colonial Hotel, at Jct. of Main and Spring Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 1991. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 33 other Virginia listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isListed on the NRHP in Wise County, Virginia. 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↗
Through the years

1910 to today

  1. 1910Built
  2. 1991Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 35 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Jct. of Main and Spring Sts., Wise · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Colonial HotelStart here
  2. 2Wise County CourthouseRenaissance Revival · next door
  3. 3E.M. Fulton HouseQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Colonial Hotel

Is Colonial Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 1991 (Register number 91000019).

Is Colonial Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Colonial Hotel?

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 Colonial Hotel?

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 41684176 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.