About this property
Armstrong House is a historic home located at Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built about 1848, and is a two-story brick rectangle with a two-story ell (modified "T") in the Greek Revival style. It is the oldest house in Ripley.
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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 80004023. It was listed on February 12, 1980.
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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 Armstrong House listed on the National Register?
Armstrong House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Armstrong House?
Armstrong House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Armstrong House?
The period of significance for Armstrong House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Armstrong House?
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