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Holly Knoll

Holly Knoll is a historic place in Capahosic, Gloucester County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1981, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 81000640.

Capahosic, Gloucester County, VirginiaListed December 21, 1981NRIS #81000640★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Holly Knoll?

Holly Knoll, also known as the Robert R. Moton House, is a historic house in rural Gloucester County, Virginia, near Capahosic. It was the retirement home of the influential African-American educator Robert Russa Moton (1867-1940), and is the only known home of his to survive. It now houses the Gloucester Institute, a non-profit training center for African-American community leaders and educators. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1981.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Holly Knoll
City
Capahosic
County
Gloucester County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
December 21, 1981
NRIS reference number
81000640
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.38752, -76.64428
When was Holly Knoll listed on the National Register?

Holly Knoll was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1981.

Where is Holly Knoll located?

Holly Knoll is located in Capahosic, Gloucester County, Virginia at approximately 37.38752, -76.64428. See the map above.

Is Holly Knoll a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Holly Knoll is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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