National Register of Historic Places
Belmont
Belmont is a historic place in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000848.
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About this place
What is Belmont?
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia. This much-altered 18th-century house was the home and studio of the popular American artist Gari Melchers (1860–1932) from 1916 until his death. It was given to the state of Virginia by his widow, and is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, commemorating Melchers' influential role in bringing American art to European attention.
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Listing details
- Name
- Belmont
- City
- Falmouth
- County
- Stafford County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000848
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.32395, -77.47318
When was Belmont listed on the National Register?
Belmont was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Belmont located?
Belmont is located in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia at approximately 38.32395, -77.47318. See the map above.
Is Belmont a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Belmont is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.