Oakdale
Why it's listed
Oakdale is an eighty-acre farm on Franklin Pike in the High Peak community of Floyd County, Virginia, just west of the Franklin County line. Five historic buildings remain: a two-story Queen Anne brick house, a brick general store and a center-aisle barn, all dating to about 1890, plus a granary and garage from the early twentieth century. Three later or altered buildings do not contribute to its historic character. The property was built for Oscar and Ruth Huff. Oscar Huff ran the store and a large farm, thought to have covered about 1,500 acres. The house is notable for its brick walls, double-tier porch, bracketed cornice and detailed gable ornament, which are uncommon in rural Floyd County. The large brick store is also unusual in an area where small frame stores were typical. It reflects the commerce that served farming families. The period of significance runs from about 1890 to about 1935.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a notable rural Floyd County example of Queen Anne architecture, with unusual brick construction and rich Eastlake-style ornament. The large brick general store is a rare, well-preserved rural brick store and reflects commerce in the High Peak community. The period of significance runs from about 1890 to about 1935.
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 10000090, listed March 17, 2010. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 5773 Franklin Pk., Floyd |
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| County | Floyd County |
| Listed | March 17, 2010 |
| Reference number | 10000090 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | circa 1890 - circa 1935 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current functions are listed as single dwelling and agricultural outbuilding. The store's upper floor has been converted to an apartment, and the detached kitchen now serves as a guest cottage. |
| Acreage | 80 |
| Coordinates | 36.97320, -80.14184 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 10000090.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14712994
- This listing as JSON
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