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Hillsboro Historic District (Updated Nomination and Boundaw Increase) Other Nameslsite Number VDHR File Number 236-0040 pstNPS Form 10- 900 1024-0018 (Rev. Aug. 2002) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials. and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. .......................................................................................................................................................................................1. Name of Property historic name Hillsboro Historic District (Updated Nomination and Boundaw Increase) other nameslsite number VDHR File Number 236-0040 ............................................................................................. .........................................................................................................................................................................................2. Location street & number Charles Town Pike, between Hillsboro Road and Stonv Point Road not for publicationN/A city or town Hillsboro vicinity JJ/J state Vir~inia code VA county Loudoun code 107 zip code 201 32 3. StatelFederal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering pr~pertiesin the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets . I recommend that this property be considered significant -nationally - for additional comments.) - ~ignatuk6fcertifying official- Virclinia Department of Historic Resources State or Federal Agency or Tribal government In my opinion. the property -meets -does not meet the National Register criteria. ( -See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting officialrritle Date State or Federal agency and bureau ............................................................................................. 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby certify that this property is: enteredin the National Register -See continuation sheet. determinedeligible for the National Register Signature of the Keeper - -See continuation sheet. determinednot eligible for the National Register -removed from the National Register Date of Action other(explain): Hillsboro Historic District (Updated Nomination and Boundary Increase) Loudoun County, Virginia ============================================================================================ 5. Classification =========================================================================================== Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Category of Property (Check only one box) _X_ private ___ building(s) _X_ public-local _X_ district ___ public-State ___ site ___ public-Federal ___ structure ___ object Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing __10_ __18_ buildings __1__ __2__ sites __1__ __7_ structures __1__ __0__ objects __13_ __27_ Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register _38___ Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) __N/A____ =========================================================================================== 6. Function or Use =========================================================================================== Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: DOMESTIC Sub: Single Dwelling DOMESTIC Secondary Structure COMMERCE/TRADE Specialty Store INDUSTRY/PROCESSING/EXTRACTION Manufacturing Facility EDUCATION School GOVERNMENT Post Office RELIGION Religious Facility RELIGION Church-Related Residence TRANSPORTATION Road-Related (Vehicular) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: DOMESTIC Sub: Single Dwelling DOMESTIC Secondary Structure COMMERCE/TRADE Specialty Store SOCIAL Meeting Hall AGRICULTURE/SUBSISTENCE Agricultural Field EDUCATION School =========================================================================================== 7. Description =========================================================================================== Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) EARLY REPUBLIC/Federal LATE VICTORIAN/Queen Anne MODERN MOVEMENT Other: I-house Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation STONE: Limestone roof METAL: Aluminum, Steel; STONE: Slate; ASPHALT walls STONE: Limestone; WOOD: Weatherboard, Log; STUCCO; SYNTHETICS: Vinyl other Hillsboro Historic District (Updated Nomination and Boundary Increase) Loudoun County, Virginia Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) =========================================================================================== 8. Statement of Significance =========================================================================================== Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) _X__ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ____ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. _X_ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. ____ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) ____ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ____ B removed from its original location. ____ C a birthplace or a grave. ____ D a cemetery. ____ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ____ F a commemorative property. ____ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ARCHITECTURE __COMMERCE Period of Significance ca. 1740 – 1941 Significant Dates 1802, 1941 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A Cultural Affiliation N/A Architect/Builder N/A Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) =========================================================================================== 9. Major Bibliographical References =========================================================================================== (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) ___ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. _X_ previously listed in the National Register _ _ previously determined eligible by the National Register ___ designated a National Historic Landmark ___ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # __________ ___ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # __________ Hillsboro Historic District (Updated Nomination and Boundary Increase) Loudoun County, Virginia Primary Location of Additional Data _X_ State Historic Preservation Office _X_ Other State agency ___ Federal agency _X_ Local government ___ University _X_ Other Name of repository: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, Richmond, Virginia; VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Richmond, Virginia; Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, Virginia; Purcellville Library, Purcellville, Virginia; The Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library, Fairfax, Virginia. =========================================================================================== 10. Geographical Data =========================================================================================== Acreage of Property 75 (Existing Hillsboro Historic District) PLUS 77 (Nominated Boundary Increase Area) UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1) 18 0265058 4342266 2) 18 0265206 4342233 3) 18 0265270 4341911 4) 18 0265046 4341607 5) 18 0264420 4341810 6) 18 0264599 4342124 7) 18 0264937 4341984 8) 18 0264255 4342303 9) 18 0264485 4342210 10) 18 0264514 4342282 11) 18 0264441 4342317 ___ See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) =========================================================================================== 11. 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