BEAR PATH ACRES
FRANKLIN, VA
Bear Path Acres is a family-owned farm located in Franklin, Virginia. The farm spans over 60 acres and is home to a variety of animals, including black bears, white-tailed deer, and elk. The farm offers guided tours that allow visitors to observe and learn about these animals in their natural habitats.
During the tour, visitors are taken on a wagon ride through the farm's wooded trails, where they can see the black bears and other animals up close. The tour guides provide educational information about the animals and their behaviors, along with interesting facts about the farm's history and conservation efforts.
In addition to the guided tours, Bear Path Acres also offers a petting zoo area where visitors can interact with farm animals such as goats, pigs, and chickens. There is also a gift shop on the farm that sells souvenirs and snacks.
Bear Path Acres is committed to conservation and education. The farm participates in various conservation programs and works to educate visitors about the importance of wildlife and habitat preservation. It is a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages to learn about and interact with these amazing animals.
BEAR PATH ACRES is a Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation in FRANKLIN VA. US MID #8405100357
The museum is classed as ZAW (Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 122,159 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
![Store (circa 1880) in Courtland 1 (Demolished) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.
[A series of 5 photos] The structure no longer exists, having been demolished sometime after 2019, when it's listed as part of the Courtland Historic District on the National Register. This wooden 2-story commercial building dates from circa 1880 and was in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia.
The gable roof, pedimented on the front facade, has a diamond shaped vent, possibly louvered; a similar vent is on the rear. Brackets are in the cornice. Three asymmetrically placed windows are on the second level, each with an interesting lintel of 6 sections diminishing in size as it approaches the window, as in a corbelling pattern. The wood here is also in a herring-bone pattern. There are 2 recessed entrances to the building. each with double wood doors with a vertical pane of glass in each; two large panes are in the transom above each entry. The display windows are larger on the right are generally larger than those on the left. As the windows face the recessed entrance, they are not as large. The foundation is brick with pigeon hole acute angle corners as it enters into the recess. The side facades contain 3 windows. The rear has a pair of windows in the gable and a set ot 2 large wooden doors. Also at the rear is a sort of porch with shed roof supported by round metal posts.
I wonder if the building may have had 2 phases of construction; there's a clear division indicated by a vertical wooden band on the 2nd story. In addition, the window layout at street level on the left is definitely different from the right. For years I've been trying to find out when the recessed entry began appearing on stores. This circa 1880 structure is one of the earliest I've seen. I lived in Courtland from 1973 to 1986 and barely noticed this building
The Courtland Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 2020 with reference number 100005105. The nomination form is available at <a href="https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_Courtland_HD_2019_NRHP_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_...</a>
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![Store (circa 1880) in Courtland 5 (Demolished) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.
[A series of 5 photos] The structure no longer exists, having been demolished sometime after 2019, when it's listed as part of the Courtland Historic District on the National Register. This wooden 2-story commercial building dates from circa 1880 and was in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia.
The gable roof, pedimented on the front facade, has a diamond shaped vent, possibly louvered; a similar vent is on the rear. Brackets are in the cornice. Three asymmetrically placed windows are on the second level, each with an interesting lintel of 6 sections diminishing in size as it approaches the window, as in a corbelling pattern. The wood here is also in a herring-bone pattern. There are 2 recessed entrances to the building. each with double wood doors with a vertical pane of glass in each; two large panes are in the transom above each entry. The display windows are larger on the right are generally larger than those on the left. As the windows face the recessed entrance, they are not as large. The foundation is brick with pigeon hole acute angle corners as it enters into the recess. The side facades contain 3 windows. The rear has a pair of windows in the gable and a set ot 2 large wooden doors. Also at the rear is a sort of porch with shed roof supported by round metal posts.
I wonder if the building may have had 2 phases of construction; there's a clear division indicated by a vertical wooden band on the 2nd story. In addition, the window layout at street level on the left is definitely different from the right. For years I've been trying to find out when the recessed entry began appearing on stores. This circa 1880 structure is one of the earliest I've seen. I lived in Courtland from 1974 to 1986 and barely noticed this building
The Courtland Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 2020 with reference number 100005105. The nomination form is available at <a href="https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_Courtland_HD_2019_NRHP_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_...</a>
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![Store (circa 1880) in Courtland 2 (Demolished) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.
[A series of 5 photos] The structure no longer exists, having been demolished sometime after 2019, when it's listed as part of the Courtland Historic District on the National Register. This wooden 2-story commercial building dates from circa 1880 and was in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia.
The gable roof, pedimented on the front facade, has a diamond shaped vent, possibly louvered; a similar vent is on the rear. Brackets are in the cornice. Three asymmetrically placed windows are on the second level, each with an interesting lintel of 6 sections diminishing in size as it approaches the window, as in a corbelling pattern. The wood here is also in a herring-bone pattern. There are 2 recessed entrances to the building. each with double wood doors with a vertical pane of glass in each; two large panes are in the transom above each entry. The display windows are larger on the right are generally larger than those on the left. As the windows face the recessed entrance, they are not as large. The foundation is brick with pigeon hole acute angle corners as it enters into the recess. The side facades contain 3 windows. The rear has a pair of windows in the gable and a set ot 2 large wooden doors. Also at the rear is a sort of porch with shed roof supported by round metal posts.
I wonder if the building may have had 2 phases of construction; there's a clear division indicated by a vertical wooden band on the 2nd story. In addition, the window layout at street level on the left is definitely different from the right. For years I've been trying to find out when the recessed entry began appearing on stores. This circa 1880 structure is one of the earliest I've seen. I lived in Courtland from 1974 to 1986 and barely noticed this building
The Courtland Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 2020 with reference number 100005105. The nomination form is available at <a href="https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_Courtland_HD_2019_NRHP_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_...</a>
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![Store (circa 1880) in Courtland 3 (Demolished) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.
[A series of 5 photos] The structure no longer exists, having been demolished sometime after 2019, when it's listed as part of the Courtland Historic District on the National Register. This wooden 2-story commercial building dates from circa 1880 and was in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia.
The gable roof, pedimented on the front facade, has a diamond shaped vent, possibly louvered; a similar vent is on the rear. Brackets are in the cornice. Three asymmetrically placed windows are on the second level, each with an interesting lintel of 6 sections diminishing in size as it approaches the window, as in a corbelling pattern. The wood here is also in a herring-bone pattern. There are 2 recessed entrances to the building. each with double wood doors with a vertical pane of glass in each; two large panes are in the transom above each entry. The display windows are larger on the right are generally larger than those on the left. As the windows face the recessed entrance, they are not as large. The foundation is brick with pigeon hole acute angle corners as it enters into the recess. The side facades contain 3 windows. The rear has a pair of windows in the gable and a set ot 2 large wooden doors. Also at the rear is a sort of porch with shed roof supported by round metal posts.
I wonder if the building may have had 2 phases of construction; there's a clear division indicated by a vertical wooden band on the 2nd story. In addition, the window layout at street level on the left is definitely different from the right. For years I've been trying to find out when the recessed entry began appearing on stores. This circa 1880 structure is one of the earliest I've seen. I lived in Courtland from 1974 to 1986 and barely noticed this building
The Courtland Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 2020 with reference number 100005105. The nomination form is available at <a href="https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_Courtland_HD_2019_NRHP_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/201-5001_...</a>
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Contact BEAR PATH ACRES
- telephone: 7575168774
- website: http://www.bearpathacres.com
BEAR PATH ACRES ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER
34574 SMITHS FERRY ROAD
FRANKLIN
VA
23851-4518
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| MID # | 8405100357 |
| Name | BEAR PATH ACRES ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER |
| Alternate Name | BEAR PATH ACRES |
| Classification | Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 263064303 |
| NTEECC | D50 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 122,159 |
| REVENUE | 122,159 |
| LAT/LONG | 36.545243, -76.966275 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 175 US Census Tract: 200500 US Census Block: 1233 |