Phaup, William, House
Also known as: VDHR no. 118-0226-0246
Why it's listed
Built around 1817 at 911 Sixth Street in Lynchburg's College Hill neighborhood, this two-story brick house was designed and built by local builder William Phaup. It has four bays, brick laid in three-course American bond, a side-gable standing seam metal roof, interior end chimneys, a corbelled brick cornice and jack arches over the openings. The main entrance was originally on the upper level, reached by a raised porch that has since been removed. Inside, a hall-and-parlor plan survives with six fireplaces, random-width pine floors and plaster walls. The house is considered a rare survivor of the modest Federal-style dwellings built by artisans and middle-class settlers during Lynchburg's early growth, after the town annexed the surrounding area in 1814. It stands near Fifth Street, an early stage road lined with early taverns and other brick Federal houses. Neglect and some structural cracking are noted as threats to its otherwise high integrity.
Significance in brief: The house is significant locally under Criterion C for architecture. It is a rare surviving example of the modest Federal-style homes built by artisans, tradesmen and middle-class settlers in early 19th-century Lynchburg. Its four-bay form and original upper-level entrance over a full basement make it an unusual hybrid between a Federal mansion and a cottage.
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 02000182, listed March 13, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 911 Sixth St., Lynchburg (Independent City) |
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| County | Lynchburg |
| Listed | March 13, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02000182 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1817-1951 |
| Architect / builder | Phaup, William |
| Architectural style | Early Republic: Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Survives in fair condition with a high level of integrity; neglect is the primary threat, with missing mantels and cracks along the north wall. Current function is listed as work in progress. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 37.41352, -79.15135 (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 02000182.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8016847
- This listing as JSON
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