About this property
Ar-Qua Springs, also known as the Thomas Thornbrough House or the Thomas Thornburgh House was built beginning about 1751 near Arden, West Virginia. The house was built by local Quaker elder Thomas Thornbrough, beginning as a one-room, 1½ story limestone rubble house that was quickly expanded with log additions. The house may have been used as a Quaker meeting house during the 18th century.
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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 76001929. It was listed on December 12, 1976.
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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 Ar-Qua Springs listed on the National Register?
Ar-Qua Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Ar-Qua Springs?
Ar-Qua Springs is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ar-Qua Springs?
The period of significance for Ar-Qua Springs is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1751.
Can I research the history near Ar-Qua Springs?
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