Reid, Gov. David S., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1881 on a shaded corner lot beside the railroad tracks on Market Street in Reidsville, this two-story, T-shaped frame house reflects the late Victorian period. Thomas S. Reid, son of Governor David S. Reid, commissioned the house from J. M. Walker & Co. as the family home, and the governor and his wife moved in later that year. The facades feature a centered entrance with etched glass, a sawnwork porch railing, and bracketed eaves. Inside, the house is largely unaltered, with plaster cornices, ceiling medallions, and an inlaid marble mantel in the parlor. Governor David S. Reid served as state senator, congressman, governor, and United States senator, and is chiefly remembered for sponsoring the elimination of the property qualification for senatorial suffrage. The house is his only surviving residence and remains in family hands, with many of his personal effects, including his library, still inside.
Significance in brief: The house is Governor David S. Reid's only surviving residence and is associated with his political career, including his role in liberalizing suffrage. It is described as remarkably well preserved and unaltered, retaining much of its original fabric and furnishings, having stayed in the Reid family.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 74001374, listed April 26, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 219 SE Market St., Reidsville |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Listed | April 26, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74001374 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1881 |
| Architect / builder | J. M. Walker & Co. (builder) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Unaltered and in original site condition; remains in the Reid family and contains many of Governor Reid's personal effects. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Reidsville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 36.36032, -79.66287 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 74001374.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q20679822
- This listing as JSON
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