Walter Reed Birthplace

Walter Reed Birthplace

Walter Reed Birthplace, HABS Photo
Location S of jct. of U.S. 17 and VA 615, Belroi, Virginia
Coordinates 37°23′18″N 76°35′18″W / 37.38833°N 76.58833°W / 37.38833; -76.58833Coordinates: 37°23′18″N 76°35′18″W / 37.38833°N 76.58833°W / 37.38833; -76.58833
Area 9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built 1825 (1825)
NRHP Reference # 73002017[1] (original)
15000906 (increase)
VLR # 036-0080
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 20, 1973
Boundary increase December 15, 2015
Designated VLR April 17, 1973[2]

Walter Reed Birthplace is a historic home located near Belroi, Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built around 1825, and is a one-story, gable roofed frame dwelling. It has a rear shed addition. The house was restored in 1927 and again in 1970. It was the birthplace of Dr. Walter Reed.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

The house was restored by Preservation Virginia,[4] and in 2013 was transferred to the care of the Gloucester Preservation Foundation. It is open by appointment.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission (January 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Walter Reed Birthplace" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
  4. ↑ "Walter Reed Birthplace". Preservation Virginia. Retrieved 10 October 2015.


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