About this property
Arthurdale is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1933 at the height of the Great Depression as a social experiment to provide opportunities for unemployed local miners and farmers. Arthurdale was undertaken by the short-lived Subsistence Homesteads Division and with the personal involvement of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who used her influence to win government approval for the scheme.
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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 88001862. It was listed on February 1, 1989.
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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 Arthurdale Historic District listed on the National Register?
Arthurdale Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Arthurdale Historic District?
Arthurdale Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arthurdale Historic District?
The period of significance for Arthurdale Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1933.
Can I research the history near Arthurdale Historic District?
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