086-0006

Preston House

"Virginia's Lost" Delisted Landmarks

VLR Listing Date

1976-04-20

NRHP Listing Date

1976-07-30

NHL Listing Date

NA

NRHP Reference Number

76002120

The Preston House, located near Saltville in Smyth County, was originally the home of Francis Preston, who represented the area in Congress and controlled the salt-producing lands in the vicinity. Begun in 1795 and later expanded, the house was demolished for a new dwelling in 1978.

Last Updated: June 2, 2023

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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark

Photo credit: Dell Upton/DHR, 1976

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