Port Republic Road Historic District

The Port Republic Road Historic District is a national historic district in Waynesboro, Virginia. In 2002, it included 83 buildings deemed to contribute to the historic character of the area, plus one other contributing structure and one contributing site, a foundation. They include buildings such as houses, garages, sheds, commercial buildings, churches, and meeting halls, and structures such as carports and animal sheds. The historically African-American neighborhood developed after the American Civil War. Notable buildings include the Shiloh Baptist Church (1924), the early-20th century Elks and Abraham lodges, the Rosenwald School, which incorporates a 1938-39 auditorium/gymnasium, and Tarry's Hotel (1940).^[3]

Port Republic Road Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Virginia Landmarks Register
Shiloh Baptist Church
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Location	Alpha, Beta, Elkton Sts., Fairview Ave., Fontaine St., Minden Pl., Port Republic Rd., Riverside Dr. and Shiloh Ave., Waynesboro, Virginia
Coordinates	38°4′26″N 78°53′10″W
Area	35 acres (14 ha)
Architect	Fuller, Jacob
Architectural style	Federal, Italianate
NRHP reference No.	02000368[1]
VLR No.	136-5054
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	April 12, 2002
Designated VLR	December 5, 2001[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.^[1]

See also

• Tree Streets Historic District (Waynesboro, Virginia)
• Waynesboro Downtown Historic District