About this property
The ruin of the mansion of former U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of War, and Virginia Governor James Barbour, located in Barboursville, Virginia
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000267. It was listed on November 11, 1969.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Barboursville listed on the National Register?
Barboursville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Barboursville?
Barboursville is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barboursville?
The period of significance for Barboursville is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Barboursville?
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