Historic Preservation in Prince William County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Prince William County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Prince William County designates county historical landmarks by board resolution under Code Sec. 2-97, acting on the advice of the county Historical Commission created under Article V of Chapter 2. Any resident may petition the board directly, even outside the commission's periodic survey process.
County Historical Landmark Designation, PWC
Some RestrictionsPWC Code Sec. 2-97
An historic site or structure of outstanding historic significance located within the county may be recognized by resolution of the board of county supervisors as a county historic landmark, provided the requirements of this article have been met. The board of county supervisors shall include a declaration that all such sites or structures are, in fact, of historic significance. ... At any time...
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