Riverside
Also known as: Dhr Id# 041-0089
Why it's listed
Riverside is a large brick house on a small hill above the South Fork of the Shenandoah River in Riverton, now part of Front Royal. Built in 1850, it has a seven-bay, T-shaped form on a limestone foundation, with a Doric portico and wide bracketed eaves that blend Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Around 1900 its original flat roof was replaced by a hipped roof with dormers in Colonial Revival taste, and brick wings were added in 1921. Inside, most of the walnut, cherry and pine woodwork remains unpainted and Greek Revival in character. Two upstairs bedrooms in the side wings were originally reachable only by private staircases, and a hidden space under the dining room is said to have held valuables during the Civil War. The house stood near the 1862 Battle of Front Royal and was used as a hospital and resting place. It is described as the oldest dwelling in Riverton and is listed for its architecture and integrity.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues Riverside is significant under Criterion C for architecture. It shows a mid-nineteenth-century house transitional between Greek Revival and Italianate styles, remodeled in the early 1900s with Colonial Revival roof and dormers. It retains largely original Greek Revival interior woodwork and a high degree of integrity. It is also described as the oldest dwelling in Riverton and was present during the 1862 Battle of Front Royal.
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). NRHP reference 100002134, listed February 13, 2018. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 11161 River Rd., Sutherlin |
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| County | Halifax County |
| Listed | February 13, 2018 |
| Reference number | 100002134 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1850-1921 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th-century Greek Revival; Late Victorian Italianate; Late 19th & early 20th century Colonial Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently in use as a single dwelling with a secondary structure; the house has had few alterations in the past fifty years. |
| Acreage | 1.75 |
| Coordinates | 36.66182, -79.07395 (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 100002134.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives)
- Wikidata Q140303424
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.