Richmond has a plethora of architecturally significant areas, each with its own unique personality. Our historic districts create a diverse city that captures the interest of locals and tourists alike. Discover these neighborhoods by clicking on one of the links below.

For a glossary of architectural styles and illustrations, click here.
For an interactive city map highlighting historic areas click the above map.

Not all of the historic districts listed below are recognized on the national, state and city level. A national and state historic designation makes buildings eligible for tax credits, but it does not protect them from being demolished. Only a district that is recognized as a City of Richmond historic district ensures that the building will be protected and that any changes or alterations to the historic fabric will be reviewed. It's important to know the difference if we are to effectively preserve our historic fabric.

National = N; State = S; City of Richmond = CR

• Boulevard District -- N, S, CR
• West of the Boulevard District-- N & S
• Broad Street Districts -- N,S, CR (sections of Broad St.)
• Capitol Square area
• Carver Industrial & Residential Districts -- N, S
• Church Hill North District -- N, S
• Commonwealth Club District -- N, S
• Court End area
• Fan Area District -- N, S
• Fan Area Extension District -- N, S
• Franklin Street Districts -- N,S, CR (sections of Franklin St.)
• Grace Street Commercial District -- N, S
• West Grace Street District -- CR
  
• 2900 Block Grove Avenue District -- N, S
• Hollywood Cemetery
• Jackson Ward -- N,S, CR
• James River and Kanawha Canal District -- N, S
• Main Street Banking District -- N, S
• Monroe Park -- N, S
• Monroe Ward -- N, S
• Monument Avenue District -- N, S, CR
• Monuments
• Northside Districts
  • Battery Court District -- N, S
  • Bellevue area
  • Brookland Park District -- N, S
  • Chestnut Hill-Plateau District -- N, S
  • Ginter Park District -- N, S
  • Ginter Park Terrace District -- N, S
  • Hermitage Road District --CR
  • Highland Park Plaza District -- N, S
  • Laburnam Park District -- N, S
  • Sherwood Park area
  • Town of Barton Heights District-- N,S
• Oakwood-Chimborazo District -- N, S, CR
• Oregon Hill -- N, S
• Pump House/Three Mile Lock Park
• St. John's Church District (Church Hill) -- N, S, CR
• Scott's Addition District -- N, S
• Shockoe Slip District -- N, S, CR
• Shockoe Valley District -- N, S, CR
• Southside Districts
  • Manchester Industrial, Residential and Commercial Districts -- N, S
  • Woodland Heights area
  • Forest Hill Park area
  • Springhill -- CR
• Tobacco Row -- N, S
• Union Hill -- N, S

Additional Historic Homes and Buildings in Richmond

This symbol means that HRF either owns, has owned, saved, restored, facilitated in the purchase or restoration of a building or holds an easement on the above listed properties.

Historic Richmond Foundation - The William Byrd Branch of APVA Preservation Virginia