About this property
Barboursville Historic District is a national historic district located at Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 20 contributing buildings in the central business district of Barboursville and mostly contains several good examples of late 19th and early 20th century commercial architecture. Notable buildings include the First United Methodist Church Parsonage (c.
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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 08001234. It was listed on December 24, 2008.
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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 Barboursville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Barboursville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Barboursville Historic District?
Barboursville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barboursville Historic District?
The period of significance for Barboursville Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Barboursville Historic District?
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 Barboursville Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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