About this property
Buffalo Town Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia. It encompasses three contributing buildings all in the Greek Revival on the town square: the Buffalo Academy (1849), Buffalo Presbyterian Church (1857), and Buffalo Methodist Church (1870). The area was listed as a district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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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 91001009. It was listed on August 15, 1991.
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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 Buffalo Town Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Buffalo Town Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Buffalo Town Square Historic District?
Buffalo Town Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Buffalo Town Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Buffalo Town Square Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1849.
Can I research the history near Buffalo Town Square 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 Buffalo Town Square Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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