About this property
Camp Washington-Carver Complex, formerly known as West Virginia 4-H Camp for Negroes, is a historic camp and national historic district located near Clifftop, Fayette County, West Virginia. The district encompasses four contributing buildings and two contributing structures, the most notable being the Great Chestnut Lodge, a log building of unusual size and structural character. It is the largest log structure built entirely of chestnut in West Virginia.
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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 80004017. It was listed on June 19, 1980.
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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 Washington-Carver Complex listed on the National Register?
Camp Washington-Carver Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Camp Washington-Carver Complex?
Camp Washington-Carver Complex is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Washington-Carver Complex?
The period of significance for Camp Washington-Carver Complex is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Camp Washington-Carver Complex?
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