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148-5018

Williams House

VLR Listing Date

09/16/1982

NRHP Listing Date

07/07/1983

NRHP Reference Number

83003319

The Williams House was one of the first buildings constructed in the Tazewell County town of Richlands, and originally served as the main office of the investment group that planned and founded the community. With high hopes of developing Richlands into the “Pittsburgh of the South,” the Clinch Valley Coal & Iron Company made its headquarters, constructed in 1890, a conspicuous example of the popular Colonial Revival style. This was meant to be a demonstration that it intended to bring prosperity and sophistication to the area. The building was later purchased by Dr. W. R. Williams and used as the town’s first hospital, as well as the Williams family residence. In 1994 the Williams family donated the house to the town, whereupon it was restored to house the local public library.  The Williams House contributes to the Richlands Historic District.

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

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

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