About this property
Cathedral Parish School, also known as Wheeling Catholic Elementary and Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Chancery, was a historic elementary school building located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1896–1897, to service the St. Joseph Cathedral parish.
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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 96001572. It was listed on January 9, 1997.
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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 Cathedral Parish School listed on the National Register?
Cathedral Parish School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Cathedral Parish School?
Cathedral Parish School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cathedral Parish School?
The period of significance for Cathedral Parish School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Cathedral Parish School?
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