Camp Bartow Historic District
About this property
The Camp Bartow Historic District — centered on the historic inn called "Traveller's Repose" (1845, rebuilt 1869) and the site of the Battle of Greenbrier River (1861) — is a national historic district located at Bartow, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated at the foot of Burner Mountain, at a bend in the East Fork Greenbrier River, where U.S. Route 28 intersects U.S. Route 250. It was entered onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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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 95001325. It was listed on May 9, 1996.
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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 Camp Bartow Historic District listed on the National Register?
Camp Bartow Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Camp Bartow Historic District?
Camp Bartow Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Bartow Historic District?
The period of significance for Camp Bartow Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1861.
Can I research the history near Camp Bartow Historic District?
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