About this property
Burlington Historic District is a national historic district located at Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. The district includes 45 contributing buildings and 2 contributing sites in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Burlington. The district includes notable examples of vernacular interpretations of the Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles. Notable buildings include The Homestead ( c. 1784 ), Old Fire House ( c. 1930 ), TM&P Railroad Station ( c. 1920 ), Peter Arnold House ( c. 1900 ), Thrush House (c. 1890), Burlington Union Church ( c. 1892 ), Old Presbyterian Manse ( c. 1870 ), Weaver's Antique Service Station, and Cemetery Hill.
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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 92001660. It was listed on December 7, 1992.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Burlington Historic District listed on the National Register?
Burlington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Burlington Historic District?
Burlington Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burlington Historic District?
The period of significance for Burlington Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1784.
Can I research the history near Burlington Historic District?
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