Preston House, Salem

Name: Preston House
Address: Salem, United States

#18 among attractions in Salem

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Preston House, also known as the John Cole House and Johnson House, is a historic home located at Salem, Virginia. It was built about 1821, and is a two-story, five bay, Federal style brick I-house dwelling. It features a single pile, central passage plan and original rear ell, its exterior end chimneys and decorative brick cornices. ()

Built: 1821 (204 years ago)Coordinates: 37°17'22"N, 80°5'27"W

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Preston House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Civic Center, Salem Presbyterian Church, Green Ridge Recreation Center, Thunder Valley Family Entertainment Center.

2.8 miE
Civic center, Arenas and stadiums, Convention center
Salem Civic Center, Salem
73 min walk • The Salem Civic Center is a 6,820-seat multi-purpose arena in Salem, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and is part of the James E.
1.9 miE
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Salem Presbyterian Church, Salem
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6.3 miNE
37°20'16"N • 79°59'37"W
Green Ridge Recreation Center, Roanoke
161 min walk • Water park, Park, Amusement park
3.5 miE
37°16'15"N • 80°1'54"W
Thunder Valley Family Entertainment Center, Salem
90 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Game and entertainment center
2.1 miE
37°17'48"N • 80°3'12"W
Olin Hall Galleries, Salem
55 min walk • Museum
2.1 miE
Interesting neighbourhood
Old Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem
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2.2 miE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Williams-Brown House and Store, Salem
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Greek Revival architecture
Downtown Salem Historic District, Salem
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2.7 miE
Bridge
Valley Railroad Bridge, Salem
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3.7 miS
Natural attraction, Protected area
Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
94 min walk • Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a 933-acre Natural Area Preserve located on Poor Mountain in Roanoke County, Virginia. The preserve protects the world's largest population of piratebush, a globally rare parasitic shrub.
2.2 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Salem Presbyterian Parsonage, Salem
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