About this property
The Bank of Glen Jean is located in the unincorporated community of Glen Jean, West Virginia. The bank was the financial center of a railroading, mining and financial conglomerate belonging to William McKell, son of Thomas G. and Jean McKell, the town's namesake. Built in 1909, the bank operated until 1939.
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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 83003236. It was listed on February 10, 1983.
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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 Bank of Glen Jean listed on the National Register?
Bank of Glen Jean was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Bank of Glen Jean?
Bank of Glen Jean is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of Glen Jean?
The period of significance for Bank of Glen Jean is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Bank of Glen Jean?
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