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Sperryville was a crossroads village in the early 19th century and by the 1850s had a popula tion of 350, numerous shops, five general stores, four churches and a hotel.
Williams ordered plaques for owners of 25 of the 78 historic properties in the National Register, which will help great ly with the preservation effort Now the committee needs volunteers to do research on ‘ ticbuildings, so each will have a written history. Most of the buildings on Main Street are recognized as 100- to 15uyears-old or older, she said.
Sperryville was historically a crossroad community onlv five miles from the mountains, rich in architecture and history, and we have the opportunity to research and preserve it. Williams said. A Conestoga wagon built on Main Street :n Sperryville is on display at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. Williams expressi d hope that someday the wagon could be returned to the area.
Main Street is one of the oldest roads in this part of the state with the buildings built close to the road for horses and wagons, Williams said.
In November or December, she is planning a coffee for vol - unteers. She added, “The background work with the Historical Committee will hei p with applications for grants.’
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