Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District, Harrisonburg

Name: Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District
Address: Harrisonburg, United States

#23 among attractions in Harrisonburg

Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. The district encompasses 161 contributing buildings, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Harrisonburg. The district includes a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, and governmental buildings dating from the late-18th to mid-20th century. There are notable examples of the Queen Anne and Greek Revival styles. ()

Built: 1779 (245 years ago)Coordinates: 38°26'48"N, 78°52'5"W

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Day trips

Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Explore More Discovery Museum, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, James Madison University.

0.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg
22 min walk • Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field. Bridgeforth Stadium, has a seating capacity of 24,877.
~430 ftN
Specialty museum, Children's museum, Museum
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg
3 min walk • Explore More Discovery Museum, formerly known as the Harrisonburg Children's Museum is a non-profit museum focusing on interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for children, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
1.3 miS
Garden, Park, Forest
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg
32 min walk • The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden on the James Madison University campus, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States in the Shenandoah Valley.
1 miS
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
25 min walk • The College of Business is the business school of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
~1100 ftN
Romanesque architecture
Rockingham County Courthouse, Harrisonburg
6 min walk • Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement.
~370 ftW
38°26'48"N • 78°52'10"W
Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
2 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~770 ftSW
Bars and clubs
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg
4 min walk • Joshua Wilton House, also known as the Shank House and Tau Kappa Epsilon House, is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1888, and is a 2 1/2-story, central plan, brick eclectic Late Victorian dwelling. It has two projecting gabled pavilions and a three-story octagonal turret covered by a pointed roof.
~1010 ftNW
38°26'57"N • 78°52'12"W
Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg
5 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Newtown Cemetery, Harrisonburg
18 min walk • Newtown Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is located in the northern part of the city, bounded on the north by Kelley Street and the west by Sterling Street.
1 miS
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
26 min walk • James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977.
1.2 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg
31 min walk • Atlantic Union Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia that plays host to the James Madison Dukes men's and women's basketball teams. It seats 8,500 and opened for the 2020-21 NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball season, replacing the JMU Convocation Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg (2 min walk), Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg (3 min walk), Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg (4 min walk), Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District:

Bus

Godwin Transit Center (20 min walk)