RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Board of Historic Resources has added six sites to the Virginia Landmarks Register, including the James Minor House in Charlottesville, which is located just north of the University of Virginia in the Rugby-Venable neighborhood.

The designations, announced after the board’s quarterly public meeting earlier this month December, were chosen to highlight the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of properties across the state.

The James Minor House, built around 1937, is an early work of architect Milton L. Grigg, who played a significant role in the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello.  In Madison County, Criglersville Elementary School was also recognized for its historical importance. Built in the mid-20th century, the school served families relocated during the creation of Shenandoah National Park. The Mint Spring Tavern in Augusta County, a mid-1700s home that evolved into a commercial hub, and Triplett High and Graded School in Mount Jackson, built in 1939 with New Deal funding, were also chosen to be landmarks. Other sites include Cedarbrook Elementary School in Danville, a mid-20th-century suburban school, and Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria, a mid-19th-century burial ground.

The newly listed sites, including James Minor House in Charlottesville, will now be submitted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Curious what other places in our area are designated as historic landmarks? We searched for Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville, but you can see a complete list and search by city and county here.