About this property
Campbellton is a house near Gerrardstown, West Virginia built circa 1800 by James Campbell. Campbell, who was born in Ireland in 1744, arrived in America with his father in 1753, settling in Berkeley County, West Virginia in 1762. Campbell built a store on the property in 1780, along with a complex of accessory buildings, before building the main house.
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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 80004411. It was listed on December 10, 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 Campbellton listed on the National Register?
Campbellton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Campbellton?
Campbellton is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Campbellton?
The period of significance for Campbellton is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Campbellton?
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