Port Republic Road Historic District
Why it's listed
Port Republic Road Historic District is a compact residential neighborhood of about thirty-five acres in Waynesboro, Virginia, lying north of the railroad tracks and west of the South River. Port Republic Road runs the length of the district, with shorter streets such as Alpha, Beta, Elkton, Fairview, Fontaine and Riverside crossing it. Of 122 resources, 85 contribute to its character. Most are modest frame houses from the 1910s to about 1950, along with garages, sheds, commercial buildings, churches and meeting halls. Earlier survivors include the brick John Crouse House, begun in the 1810s. The area is closely tied to the city's African American community. Shiloh Baptist Church, built in 1924 under the Rev. Clinton H. Harris, anchors the neighborhood. Tarry's Hotel, built in 1940, served African American servicemen during World War II. Contractor Jacob Fuller built several houses and the church, and a row of 1920s Elkton Avenue rental houses and stone-veneered Craftsman homes show the range of local building.
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| Styles | Federal, Italianate, Late Victorian, Romanesque, Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Modern Movement, No Style |
|---|---|
| Areas of significance | Black |
| Acreage | 35 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Port Republic Road Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.