Bogota (Port Republic, Virginia)
Bogota, also known as Bogota Farm, is a historic home and farm and national historic district located near Port Republic, Rockingham County, Virginia. The main house was built between 1845 and 1847, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick Greek Revival style dwelling. It features a brick cornice, stepped-parapet gable end walls, and a low-pitched gable roof. The front facade has a two-story pedimented portico sheltering the center bay. Also on the property are the contributing smokehouse, two slave dwellings, a garden area, bank barn, log house, and two archaeological sites including a possible slave cemetery. On June 9, 1862, Bogota was the scene of action during the Battle of Port Republic.
Bogota | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
Roadside view of the main house | |
| Location | 5375 Lynnwood Road, near Port Republic, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°19′3″N 78°46′27″W |
| Area | 165.5 acres (67.0 ha) |
| Built | 1845-1847 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000162 |
| VLR No. | 082-0029 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 24, 2009 |
| Designated VLR | December 8, 2008 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.