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Historic Sites Historic Town of Washington

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  • Address
    Rt. 211W/ Rt. 522S
    485 Gay St.
    Washington, VA 22747
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    540-675-3128
  • City
    Washington
    Locality
    Rappahannock
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First incorporated Washington in US; the entire town on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places; historic court house, monuments, churches, and homes. Also, B&B's, art galleries & studios, theater, vineyards, history museum at Historical Society, home of world-renowned 5 star Inn at Little Washington. Minutes from or to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.

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Northern Virginia

Last Updated: 08/23/2007

What's Nearby

  • Antiques At Middle Street
    Antiques At Middle Street
    325 Middle St.
    Washington, VA 22747
    0.08 MI
  • Geneva Welch Gallery
    Geneva Welch Gallery
    341 Main St
    Washington, VA 22747
    0.09 MI
  • Geneva Welch Gallery / Studio
    Geneva Welch Gallery / Studio
    341 Main St
    Washington, VA 22747
    0.09 MI
  • The Loft
    The Loft
    261 Main St
    Washington, VA 22747
    0.09 MI
  • The Theatre at Washington, Virginia
    The Theatre at Washington, Virginia
    291 Gay Street
    Washington, VA 22747
    0.09 MI

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