U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Big Stone Gap, Virginia)
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The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
, also known as Big Stone Gap Post Office, was built in 1911. It reflects Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture and Second Renaissance Revival architecture
and served historically as a courthouse and as a post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1975.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The population was 5,643 at the 2010 census.-History:The community was formerly known as "Meneral City" and "Three Forks." The "Big Stone Gap" refers to the valley which has been created on the Appalachia Straight, located between...
, also known as Big Stone Gap Post Office, was built in 1911. It reflects Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architecture and Second Renaissance Revival architecture
Second Renaissance Revival architecture
Second Renaissance Revival architecture is a category of architecture used in classifying buildings listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It has been applied by the National Register for hundreds of places.-See also:...
and served historically as a courthouse and as a post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1975.