About this property
The Abell-Kilbourne House in Martinsburg, West Virginia is associated with John N. Abell, a prominent Martinsburg businessman and Charles W. Kilbourn, a Martinsburg mill owner. The former president of the Old National Bank, Abell developed the area known as "Abell's Addition" after his retirement in 1886. At that time Abell lived at 506 West Burke Street.
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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 94001290. It was listed on November 21, 1994.
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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 Abell-Kilbourn House listed on the National Register?
Abell-Kilbourn House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Abell-Kilbourn House?
Abell-Kilbourn House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abell-Kilbourn House?
The period of significance for Abell-Kilbourn House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Abell-Kilbourn House?
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