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Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District

Keswick, Virginia • Albemarle County

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About This Property

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The Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District in Keswick, Virginia, encompasses a vast rural landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural use and development. It features a mosaic of rolling hills, woodlands, fields, and historic farmsteads, reflecting a sustained pattern of rural life and land management.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
31975
Listed Date
2/27/1992
Other Names
Dhr File No. 02-1832;See Also:castle Hill;Edgehill;Grace Chu

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Agriculture; Transportation; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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