National Valley Bank, Staunton

Name: National Valley Bank
Address: Staunton, United States

#28 among attractions in Staunton

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National Valley Bank, also known as United Virginia Bank, is a historic bank building located in Staunton, Virginia. It was built in 1903 and is a one-story, three bay, Beaux Arts-style building constructed of granite, brick and carved limestone. Its design was based on the Roman Arch of Titus. It features semi-engaged, fluted columns of the Corinthian order flanking the central entrance. The interior features a coffered plaster ceiling. General John Echols founded the bank in 1865 and served as its first president. His son Edward Echols, who built Oakdene, served as the National Valley Bank's third president from 1905–1915. ()

Built: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 38°8'57"N, 79°4'24"W

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National Valley Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Wharf Area Historic District, Trinity Episcopal Church, Camera Heritage Museum.

~1240 ftE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton
7 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum is a complex located in Staunton, Virginia. It contains the President's birthplace, known as the "Manse", a Museum that explores the life and times of Woodrow Wilson, a 6,800 square feet Research Library, a gift shop, and several other buildings that are not open to the public.
~630 ftS
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Wharf Area Historic District, Staunton
4 min walk • Wharf Area Historic District is a national historic district located at Staunton, Virginia. The district encompasses 22 contributing buildings and 4 contributing structures.
~490 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton
3 min walk • The Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton VA. is a Gothic Revival style building in Staunton, Virginia. It is an active Episcopal church in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is located in the Newtown Historic District.
~230 ftNE
38°8'59"N • 79°4'22"W
Camera Heritage Museum, Staunton
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.4 miN
Synagogue
Temple House of Israel, Staunton
11 min walk • Temple House of Israel is a Jewish congregation in Staunton, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1876 by Major Alexander Hart, it originally held services in members' homes, then moved to a building on Kalorama street in 1885, the year it joined the Union for Reform Judaism.
~650 ftSE
38°8'53"N • 79°4'17"W
Bruce A. Elder Antique and Classic Automobiles, Staunton
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~400 ftS
38°8'53"N • 79°4'25"W
Staunton Farmers' Market, Staunton
2 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
~1420 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Francis Auditorium, Staunton
7 min walk • The Mary Baldwin University, Main Building is a historic building on the Mary Baldwin University campus in Staunton, Virginia. It was built in 1844, and is a Greek Revival style educational building.
~1250 ftN
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
Stuart Addition Historic District, Staunton
7 min walk • Stuart Addition Historic District is a national historic district located at Staunton, Virginia. The district encompasses 93 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Staunton.
~580 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
American Shakespeare Center, Staunton
3 min walk • The American Shakespeare Center is a regional theatre company located in Staunton, Virginia, that focuses on the plays of William Shakespeare; his contemporaries Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher, Christopher Marlowe; and works related to Shakespeare, like James Goldman's The...
0.9 miNW
38°9'34"N • 79°4'57"W
Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton
22 min walk • Theme park, Park

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Which popular attractions are close to National Valley Bank?

Nearby attractions include Breezy Hill, Staunton (1 min walk), Beverley Historic District, Staunton (1 min walk), Camera Heritage Museum, Staunton (2 min walk), Staunton Farmers' Market, Staunton (2 min walk).

How to get to National Valley Bank by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Valley Bank:

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Staunton (4 min walk)