About this property
The Boyd Avenue Historic District is a residential district comprising 80 houses in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The district includes the circa 1776 Aspen Hall and the associated Mendenhall's Fort of circa 1756. The district extends along Boyd Avenue 1,500 feet (460 m) from West Race Street to Aspen Hall. The older section of the street is a single 40-foot (12 m) right-of-way, while the newer portion is boulevarded, with a grassed median between two separate roads. The older section is significant from about 1888 to 1914, while the newer portion is significant from 1914 to the 1950s.
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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 07000781. It was listed on August 2, 2007.
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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 Boyd Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Boyd Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Boyd Avenue Historic District?
Boyd Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boyd Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Boyd Avenue Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1756.
Can I research the history near Boyd Avenue Historic District?
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