About this property
Alderson Historic District is a national historic district located at Alderson, Greenbrier County and Monroe County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 196 contributing buildings and three contributing sites located in the commercial district and surrounding residential section. They are predominantly 19th and early 20th century frame detached residences and masonry commercial buildings including notable examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne styles. Notable buildings include the Woodson Mohler Grocery building, Johnson and Gwinn warehouse, Greenbrier Mill, First National Bank building, Alderson's Store, Chesapeake and Ohio depot, U.S. Post Office, and the City Hall (1939). The Alderson Ferry Site is for the ferry established 1789.
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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 93001231. It was listed on November 12, 1993.
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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 Alderson Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alderson Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Alderson Historic District?
Alderson Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alderson Historic District?
The period of significance for Alderson Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1789.
Can I research the history near Alderson Historic District?
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