Hamilton Schoolhouse

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Hamilton Schoolhouse
Location VA 611, S. Buffalo Rd., near Lexington, Virginia
Coordinates 37°42′6″N 79°35′49″W / 37.70167°N 79.59694°W / 37.70167; -79.59694Coordinates: 37°42′6″N 79°35′49″W / 37.70167°N 79.59694°W / 37.70167; -79.59694
Area less than one acre
Built 1823 (1823)
Architectural style Log Building
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 02001372[1]
VLR # 081-0021
Significant dates
Added to NRHP November 21, 2002
Designated VLR September 11, 2002[2]

Hamilton Schoolhouse is a historic one-room school building located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1823, and is a one-story, one room log building measuring 22 feet by 24 feet. It was in use as a school until 1928, after which it was used as a community center.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09. 
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013. 
  3. Michael J. Pulice (June 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hamilton Schoolhouse". Virginia Department of Historic Resources.  and Accompanying photo
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