DHR serves as the official state repository for information on historic resources. This information has been compiled primarily by independent consultants and volunteers. DHR makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the data for any purposes.

The absence of historic resources in DHR records does not necessarily mean that no historic properties are present. It is possible that the area in question has not been systematically surveyed for resources.

Obtaining information on previously recorded historic properties does not constitute review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. If a project is federally funded, licensed, or assisted, the federal agency may require you to obtain DHR comment under Section 106. If you are requesting a review of your project on behalf of a federal agency, you may download a Project Review Form from our web site at www.dhr.virginia.gov. DHR comment under Section 106 is a separate process and cannot be accomplished by either an archives search or accessing inventory data on-line.

Due to the fragile and irreplaceable nature of historic and archaeological sites, locational information on historic properties is exempted from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Access to this database is by password and license only. Any user logging on should already have been approved by a duly authorized or licensed organization that has agreed to certain conditions for access and use of this data. In accessing this database, the user affirms that the information derived will not be used to the detriment of the resource and accepts responsibility to take reasonable precautions to ensure the security of site location information.

For more information on obtaining a user license, please contact Jolene Smith via email at Jolene.Smith@dhr.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-367-2323, extension 117. Click here to obtain a copy of the Application and User Agreement.

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