National Register of Historic Places

Glass, Carter, House

Glass, Carter, House is a historic place in Lynchburg (Independent City), Lynchburg County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002183.

Lynchburg (Independent City), Lynchburg County, VirginiaListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76002183★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Glass, Carter, House?

Carter Glass House is a historic house at 605 Clay Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1827, it is nationally significant as the longtime home of United States congressman, senator, and Treasury Secretary Carter Glass (1858–1946), who championed creation of the Federal Reserve System and passage of the Glass-Steagall Act, which constrained banking activities. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It now serves as a parish hall for the adjacent St. Paul's Church.

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Listing details

Name
Glass, Carter, House
City
Lynchburg (Independent City)
County
Lynchburg County
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002183
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.41517, -79.14722
When was Glass, Carter, House listed on the National Register?

Glass, Carter, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Glass, Carter, House located?

Glass, Carter, House is located in Lynchburg (Independent City), Lynchburg County, Virginia at approximately 37.41517, -79.14722. See the map above.

Is Glass, Carter, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Glass, Carter, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.