National Register of Historic Places

Bethany Historic District

Bethany, Brooke County, West Virginia
Listed
March 31, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82004311

About this property

Bethany Historic District is a national historic district located at Bethany, Brooke County, West Virginia. It encompasses 111 contributing buildings on the campus of Bethany College, the central business district, and surrounding residential areas in Bethany. Notable buildings include the Gothic Revival-style Irvin Gymnasium at Bethany College (c. 1918), Point Breeze Mansion (c. 1880), Old Opera House (c. 1870), Chambers General Store (c. 1900), and the Federal-style Hibernia Hall (c. 1830). Also in the district are a number of residences in popular architectural styles including Late Victorian. Located within the district are the separately listed Alexander Campbell Mansion, Delta Tau Delta Founders House, Old Bethany Church, Old Main, and Pendleton Heights. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Bethany, Brooke County, West Virginia
40.20719, -80.55359

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTEDUCATIONARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Bethany Church
Colonial
0.1 mi
Delta Tau Delta Founders House
Civil War
0.2 mi
Pendleton Heights
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Campbell, Alexander, Mansion
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Old Main, Bethany College
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Second Siege of Fort Henry (1782)
1782Revolutionary War
12.7 mi

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When was Bethany Historic District listed on the National Register?

Bethany Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Bethany Historic District?

Bethany Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bethany Historic District?

The period of significance for Bethany Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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