About this property
Clelland House, also known as the Houghton House and Clelland-Houghton-Wallace Log House, is a historic home located near Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built about 1800, and consists of a two-story main section constructed of "V"-notched logs, with a one-story frame kitchen wing. It was designed with one chimney and one large room on each floor.
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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 80004043. It was listed on June 22, 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 Clelland House listed on the National Register?
Clelland House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Clelland House?
Clelland House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clelland House?
The period of significance for Clelland House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1800.
Can I research the history near Clelland House?
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