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Alexandria (Independent City)

44 places in Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 4 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Gadsby's Tavern, added Oct 15, 1966.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

44
Listings
4
Historic districts
6
National Historic Landmarks
1966
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedGadsby's Tavern · Oct 15, 1966
Oldest construction dateAlexandria Academy · built 1748

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 19 of the 44 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Landmark · City of Alexandria
Alexandria Academy
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · City of Alexandria
Christ Church
National Historic LandmarkListed 1970
Landmark · City of Alexandria
Ford, President Gerald R., Jr., House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1985
Landmark · City of Alexandria
Franklin and Armfield Office
National Historic LandmarkListed 1978

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Greek Revival 5Georgian 3Federal 2Gothic Revival 2Georgian Revival 1International Style 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 14 of the 44 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Alexandria AcademyNHL1966
Alexandria City Hall▾1984
Address
301 King St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Mar 8, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Alexandria City Hall and Market
Reference
84003491
Style
Georgian architecture, Georgian Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alexandria City Hall
Alexandria National Cemetery▾1995
Address
1450 Wilkes St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Mar 2, 1995
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Soldiers' Cemetery
Reference
95000106
Built
1862
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alexandria National Cemetery
Alexandria Union Station▾2013
Address
110 Callahan Dr., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 27, 2013
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
13000044
Built
1905
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alexandria Union Station
Alfred Street Baptist Church▾2004
Address
313 S. Alfred St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
African Baptist Church; First Colored Baptist Church
Reference
03001423
Built
1818
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Appomattox Statue▾2017
Address
Jct. of Prince & Washington Sts., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jun 12, 2017
Listed for
Art
Significance
Local
Reference
100001066
Built
1889
Contributing
1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Appomattox Statue
Bank of Alexandria▾1973
Address
133 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jun 4, 1973
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
73002202
Built
1807
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bank of Alexandria
Bayne–Fowle House▾1986
Address
811 Prince St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Nov 6, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Bayne--Moore Mourot House
Reference
86003136
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bayne–Fowle House
Beulah Baptist Church▾2004
Address
320 S. Washington St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
03001424
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Beulah Baptist Church
Bruin's Slave Jail▾2000
Address
1707 Duke St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Aug 14, 2000
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Black heritage, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
00000890
Built
1819
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bruin's Slave Jail
Carlyle House▾1969
Address
121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Nov 12, 1969
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
John Carlyle House
Reference
69000333
Built
1752
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carlyle House
Christ ChurchNHL1970
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery▾2012
Address
1001 S. Washington St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Aug 15, 2012
Listed for
Prehistoric archaeology, Historical archaeology, Black heritage, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Site #44AX0179/VDHR # 100-0121-1085
Reference
12000516
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery
Davis Chapel▾2004
Address
606-A S. Washington St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Roberts Chapel; Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church
Reference
03001428
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Davis Chapel
Fairfax–Moore House▾1991
Address
207 Prince St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 17, 1991
Listed for
Conservation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fairfax House
Reference
90002113
Style
Georgian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fairfax–Moore House
President Gerald R. Ford Jr. HouseNHL1985
Fort Ward▾1982
Address
4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Aug 26, 1982
Listed for
Historical archaeology, Military, Engineering
Significance
State
Also known as
Fort Ward Park
Reference
82004538
Built
1861
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Ward
Franklin and Armfield OfficeNHL1978
Gadsby's TavernNHL1966
Charles M. Goodman House▾2013
Address
510 N. Quaker Ln., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
May 28, 2013
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
13000334
Style
International Style
Contributing
1 building, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Goodman, Charles M., House
Hepburn, Moses, Rowhouses▾2004
Address
206-212 N. Pitt St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
03001426
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hepburn, Moses, Rowhouses
Dr. Albert Johnson House▾2004
Address
814 Duke St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
03001422
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Johnson, Dr. Albert, House
Jones Point Lighthouse and District of Columbia South Cornerstone▾1980
Address
Jones Point Park, Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
May 19, 1980
Listed for
Community planning, Commerce, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
80000352
Contributing
1 structure, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jones Point Lighthouse and District of Columbia South Cornerstone
Lee-Fendall House▾1979
Address
614 Oronoco St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jun 22, 1979
Listed for
Industry, Historical archaeology, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
The Fendall House; See Also:Alexandria Historic District
Reference
79003277
Built
1785
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lee-Fendall House
Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home▾1986
Address
607 Oronoco St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jun 5, 1986
Listed for
Military, Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Potts--Fitzhugh House
Reference
86001228
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lee, Robert E., Boyhood Home
Lloyd House▾1976
Address
220 N. Washington St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jul 12, 1976
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
John Wise House
Reference
76002222
Built
1796
Style
Georgian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lloyd House
The Lyceum▾1969
Address
201 S. Washington St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
May 27, 1969
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
69000334
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lyceum, The
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway▾1981
Address
Washington St. and George Washington Memorial Pkwy., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
May 18, 1981
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Engineering, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
81000079
Built
1930
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Odd Fellows Hall▾2004
Address
411 S. Columbus St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
03001427
Style
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Odd Fellows Hall
Old Dominion Bank Building▾1980
Address
201 Prince St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Mar 20, 1980
Listed for
Commerce, Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
80004307
Built
1964
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Dominion Bank Building
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge▾2003
Address
Jamieson Ave. at Hooff's Run, Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Aug 7, 2003
Listed for
Transportation, Economics, Military
Significance
Local
Reference
03000740
Contributing
2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge
Parkfairfax Historic District▾1999
Address
Bounded by Quaker Ln., US 395, Beverley Dr., Wellington Rd., Gunston Rd., Valley Dr., Glebe Rd. and Four-mile Run, Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 22, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
99000146
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Parkfairfax Historic District
Presbyterian Meeting House, Old▾2001
Address
321 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 16, 2001
Listed for
Architecture, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria
Reference
01000143
Built
1775
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Presbyterian Meeting House, Old
Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary▾1980
Address
3737 Seminary Rd., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Nov 17, 1980
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Religion
Significance
State
Also known as
Virginia Theological Seminary
Reference
80004166
Built
1823
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
5 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary
Rosemont Historic District▾1992
Address
Roughly bounded by Commonwealth AVe., W. Walnut St., Russell Rd., Rucker Pl. and King St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Sep 24, 1992
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
92001275
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rosemont Historic District
George Lewis Seaton House▾2004
Address
404 S. Royal St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 16, 2004
Listed for
Black heritage, Historical archaeology
Significance
Local
Reference
03001425
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Seaton, George Lewis, House
Southwest No. 1 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia▾1991
Address
1220 Wilkes St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 1, 1991
Listed for
Community planning, Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
91000006
Contributing
1 structure, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Southwest No. 2 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia▾1991
Address
E side of Russell Rd., N of jct. with King St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 1, 1991
Listed for
Community planning, Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
91000007
Contributing
1 structure, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Southwest No. 3 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia▾1991
Address
2952 King St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Feb 1, 1991
Listed for
Community planning, Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
91000008
Contributing
1 structure, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
St. Paul's Episcopal Church▾1985
Address
228 S. Pitt St., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
May 9, 1985
Listed for
Architecture, Religion, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
85000987
Built
1818
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop▾1982
Address
105-107 S. Fairfax, Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Nov 24, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
82001796
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary ShopNHL2021
Town of Potomac▾1992
Address
Roughly bounded by Commonwealth Ave., US 1, E. Bellefonte Ave. and Ashby Ave., Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Sep 10, 1992
Listed for
Community planning, Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
92001186
Built
1894
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Town of Potomac
Uptown-Parker-Gray Historic District▾2010
Address
Roughly Cameron St. N. to 1st St. and N. Columbus St. W. to the following sts forming W. line, Buchanan, N. West, Alexandria (Independent City)
Listed
Jan 12, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
VDHR File Number: 100-0133
Reference
09001232
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Uptown-Parker-Gray Historic District

Every listing here also appears on the page for City of Alexandria.

Nearby cities

Alexandria 19Arlington 64Washington, DC 675Upper Marlboro, MD 19Annapolis, MD 29Leesburg 29

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