Battery Court Historic District

Battery Court Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Richmond containing roughly 549 buildings in Spanish Colonial Revival and related early American architectural styles. The homes sit along tree-lined streets including Dupont, Edgewood, and Fendall, positioned north of downtown.

The district formed in the early 1900s as one of Richmond's first streetcar suburbs, launching a wave of northward growth beyond the established downtown. This expansion transformed Richmond from a compact urban center into a city with new residential neighborhoods.

The neighborhood blends multiple architectural styles like bungalows, Tudor Revival, and Mission Revival that shaped residential life in the early 1900s. Walking through these streets reveals how different homeowners expressed their tastes through their buildings.

The best way to explore the district is on foot, wandering through the different streets and taking in the architectural details of individual homes. The tree-lined streets provide shade, making walking more comfortable during warm months, especially in early morning or late afternoon hours.

Two churches within the neighborhood changed their names and congregations over time: Overbrook Presbyterian became All Souls Presbyterian, while Battery Park Christian became Mount Hermon Baptist Church. These transitions show how the religious life of the community shifted as population and needs changed.