The Charles Lenont House is a historic house in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1900 for Virginia's first mayor, Marcus Fay, then sold to Dr. Charles Lenont, who resided there until 1979.[2] In 1980 the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its local significance in the themes of architecture and social history.[3] It was nominated for being the city's best-preserved example of Queen Anne architecture and a manifestation of the class distinctions telegraphed by housing type on the early Iron Range.[2]

Charles Lenont House
The Charles Lenont House viewed from the southeast
Charles Lenont House is located in Minnesota
Charles Lenont House
Charles Lenont House is located in the United States
Charles Lenont House
Location202 N. 5th Avenue,
Virginia, Minnesota
Coordinates47°31′27″N 92°32′20.5″W / 47.52417°N 92.539028°W / 47.52417; -92.539028
AreaLess than one acre
Built1900
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.80004359[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 18, 1980

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Skrief, Charles (1979-09-10). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Dr. Lenont House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2018-12-25. With 2 accompanying photos from 1979
  3. ^ "Lenont, Charles, House". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2018-12-25.