National Register of Historic Places

Armstrong House

Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia

Listed

February 12, 1980

Type

Building

Period

Early Republic

Ref No.

80004023

Location

315 North St.

Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia

38.82011, -81.71426

Significance

Armstrong House is a building in Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1980, under reference number 80004023. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1848). It is recognized for its significance in Exploration/Settlement, Architecture and Social History.

Everything a full report reveals about Armstrong House

This page lists Armstrong House. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview

An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.

The Land

The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.

Geology

The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.

LiDAR Terrain

Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.

Conflict & War

The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.

The Civil War

The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.

The Soldiers

The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.

Native Heritage

The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.

Settlement

Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.

The Community

How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.

Rivers & Rail

The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.

Notable People

The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.

Historical Maps

Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.

Finds & Access

Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.

Literature

The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.

Spotlight

A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.

Points of Interest

The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.

Timeline

The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.

First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Armstrong House report

Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Ripley Historic District

Staats Mill Covered Bridge

Early Republic

7.1 mi

Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge

Industrial

7.9 mi

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?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Armstrong House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Jackson County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Jackson County.

Explore JacksonCounty ›

More historic places in West Virginia

Browse all historic places in West Virginia.

View West Virginiahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

West Virginia history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

West Virginiahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Armstrong House will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your location View a free sample report