History · Low Moor

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Low Moor was the birthplace of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Jimmie Monteith, for whom Camp Monteith, located in Kosovo, was named.

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National Register of Historic Places

1 historic place in Low Moor

1 place in Low Moor is on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.

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In Virginiaby listings · the typical town has 1
1place listed1 building
0National Historic LandmarksNone here yet
1historic building protectedcounting each building in a district
1982first listedOakland Grove Presbyterian Church

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When they were listed

The Register began in 1966.
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · styles from the National Archives catalog · photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place

Then & now

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