Buchanan in Botetourt County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Moelick Building
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 12, 2019
1. Moelick Building Marker
Lot 40A
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1815
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 37° 31.665′ N, 79° 40.785′ W. Marker is in Buchanan, Virginia, in Botetourt County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 11) and Bedford Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The Moelick Building is the oldest commercial building in Buchanan. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19746 Main Street, Buchanan VA 24066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mountain Region. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buchanan Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); 19721 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Star/Buchanan Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); 19785 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 19781 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); H.L. Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); 19806 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 19663 Main Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buchanan.
Regarding Moelick Building. This building is part of the Buchanan Historic District and has no individual entry in the National Register of Historic Places.
Also see . . .
1. Buchanan Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on February 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Buchanan Downtown Walking Tour.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 12, 2019
2. Moelick Building Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 11, 2021
3. Moelick Building
Marker is attached to the brick at the left side of the largest building on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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