About this property
Briarwood is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was designed in the 1920s by English-born architect Fred Crowthers for Dr. Rhuell Hampton Merrill, the minister of the Kanawha Presbyterian Church from 1898 to 1907.
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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 84000396. It was listed on October 25, 1984.
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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 Briarwood listed on the National Register?
Briarwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Briarwood?
Briarwood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Briarwood?
The period of significance for Briarwood is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Briarwood?
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