Old Wythe Historic District
Old Wythe Historic District, Historic residential district in Hampton, United States.
The Old Wythe Historic District contains 2,076 buildings, showcasing Greek Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architectural elements across 565 acres of urban landscape.
The district emerged in the 1880s near Hampton Roads waterfront, transforming from an industrial area into residential subdivisions after the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway arrival.
The neighborhood carries the name of George Wythe, a prominent law professor and signer of the Declaration of Independence who originated from Hampton.
Visitors can observe the historic residences from public streets while respecting private property boundaries throughout the district's grid-pattern layout.
The John Simpson House, constructed in 1849, stands as the earliest building within the district's boundaries.
Location: Hampton
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.00361,-76.37778
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:18
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