Amiss-Palmer House, Blacksburg

Name: Amiss-Palmer House
Address: Blacksburg, United States

#13 among attractions in Blacksburg

Greek Revival architecture

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Amiss–Palmer House, also known as the Palmer House, is a historic home located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built the 1850s, and is a two-story, three-bay brick house with a hipped roof and pattern-book Greek Revival style elements. These elements include the front portico and frieze. It has a traditional double-pile center-passage form. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen; two-story, three bay, log house; and a meat house. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 37°13'36"N, 80°24'27"W

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Amiss-Palmer House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lane Stadium, English Field, Hahn Horticulture Garden, The Hill - Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course.

0.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Lane Stadium, Blacksburg
19 min walk • Lane Stadium is a college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. The playing surface of the stadium is named Worsham Field.
1.1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
English Field, Blacksburg
28 min walk • English Field At Atlantic Union Bank Park is a baseball stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is the home field of the Virginia Tech Hokies college baseball team. It was opened in 1989 and has a capacity of 1,033 in chair back seats plus additional grass-covered bank seating along the left field line known as "The Hill".
1.1 miSW
Garden, Park, Quad
Hahn Horticulture Garden, Blacksburg
27 min walk • The Peggy Lee Hahn Horticulture Garden, formerly the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden, is a horticulture garden located on the Virginia Tech campus on Washington Street SW, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.6 miE
37°13'27"N • 80°23'51"W
The Hill - Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course, Blacksburg
15 min walk • Golf
~1920 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
Alexander Black House, Blacksburg
10 min walk • The Alexander Black House is a historical house in the Queen Anne Victorian architectural style, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
0.4 miNW
37°13'45"N • 80°24'53"W
Blacksburg Farmer's Market, Blacksburg
12 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Blacksburg
23 min walk • The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is a cultural institution in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, that sponsors exhibits, concerts, lecture series, and other cultural activities. The museum is headquartered in the Alexander Black House. The BM&CF also consists of the St.
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Top of the Stairs, Blacksburg
14 min walk • Top of the Stairs is a bar and restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia, near the Virginia Tech campus. Established in 1978 and located at 217 West College Ave, TOTS is popular among Virginia Tech students and alumni due to its history, proximity to campus, signature mixed drink known as the Rail, and Tuesday night karaoke.
1 miNW
History museum
Odd Fellows Hall, Blacksburg
25 min walk • The Odd Fellows Hall, also known as Tadmore Light Lodge, No. 6184, is a historic Grand United Order of Odd Fellows meeting hall located at Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.
1.3 miSE
37°12'42"N • 80°23'34"W
Piedmont Pool, Blacksburg
34 min walk • Park
0.7 miSW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg
18 min walk • Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat multi-purpose arena in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, that opened in 1962. It is home to the Virginia Tech Hokies men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling team, and volleyball team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Amiss-Palmer House?

Nearby attractions include Miller–Southside Residential Historic District, Blacksburg (9 min walk), Alexander Black House, Blacksburg (10 min walk), Blacksburg Farmer's Market, Blacksburg (12 min walk), Blacksburg Historic District, Blacksburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Amiss-Palmer House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amiss-Palmer House:

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Main/Eakin Northbound • Lines: Msn, Mss (4 min walk)
Main/Eheart Southbound • Lines: Msn, Mss (4 min walk)