HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District has been listed in the Preservation Virginia list of 2026 List of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places.

In honor of May being National Historic Preservation Month, Preservation Virginia publishes a list of historic places across the Commonwealth reportedly facing imminent or sustained threats.

According to Preservation Virginia, this year’s list reflects the increasing pressure of new development on historic communities and the ongoing impacts of the data center industry. 

“Over the last decade, at least ten contributing structures were demolished in downtown Harrisonburg, a district with less than 150 buildings. A new development of 250 apartment units further threatens the district. Rightsizing infill development and encouraging the adaptive reuse of existing structures will help preserve downtown while allowing for new housing,” said Preservation Virginia.

View the full list here: 2026 LIST OF VIRGINIA’S MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES ANNOUNCED – Preservation Virginia.