Galemont
Also known as: Vdhr# 030-0521; 030-5514-0102; 030-5514-0121; .; F44q0263; 44fq0265; 44fq0301
Why it's listed
Galemont is a 237.7-acre farm on the foothills of the Bull Run Mountains, just west of Thoroughfare Gap in Fauquier County. Its house began between 1778 and 1817 as a small stone hall-and-parlor dwelling lived in by tenant farmers. Sampson P. Bayly bought it in 1848 and around 1857 added a frame second story and Federal and Greek Revival details. In 1872 T.B. Robertson, Sr., built a new I-plan house beside it, and between 1887 and 1904 Powhatan W. Robertson joined the sections under a spanning gable roof and added a south wing. The result is a large multi-period farmhouse with Folk Victorian character. From 1930, John B. Adams ran the farm as a dairy. The grounds hold ten contributing resources, including a ca. 1824 fieldstone wall, archaeological sites, the 1852 Broad Run depot site and a segment of the colonial Thoroughfare Gap Road dating to 1748. The property is listed for its architecture, agriculture and transportation history.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that the evolved farmhouse reflects the shift from tenant farming to owner-occupied farming and the rise of Piedmont dairy farming. It also cites the property's role in regional transportation, including a surviving 1748 segment of Thoroughfare Gap Road and the 1852 Broad Run depot site. Civil War strategic use and the layered architecture add to its significance.
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 12000824, listed September 25, 2012. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 5071 Galemont Ln., Broad Run |
|---|---|
| County | Fauquier County |
| Listed | September 25, 2012 |
| Reference number | 12000824 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Early Republic: Federal; Mid-19th Century: Greek Revival; Other: Folk Victorian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Exploration/Settlement, Agriculture, Transportation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Remains a working dairy and agricultural property with a largely unchanged house; plumbing, ventilation and kitchen were updated after 1960. |
| Acreage | 237.7 |
| Coordinates | 38.83601, -77.72664 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 12000824.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16838236
- This listing as JSON
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