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Ripshin

Ripshin is a historic place in Trout Dale, Grayson County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000979.

Trout Dale, Grayson County, VirginiaListed September 22, 1971NRIS #71000979★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Ripshin?

Ripshin Farm, also known as the Sherwood Anderson Farm, is a historic farm property at the junction of Routes 603 and 732 near Troutdale, Virginia. It was developed as a summer home and later year-round home by writer Sherwood Anderson (1876–1941), and is where he wrote most of his later works. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

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Listing details

Name
Ripshin
City
Trout Dale
County
Grayson County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
September 22, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000979
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.69612, -81.40729
When was Ripshin listed on the National Register?

Ripshin was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1971.

Where is Ripshin located?

Ripshin is located in Trout Dale, Grayson County, Virginia at approximately 36.69612, -81.40729. See the map above.

Is Ripshin a National Historic Landmark?

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

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