About this property
Craik-Patton House is a historic home and public museum located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was built by James Craik and his wife, Juliet Shrewsbury, in 1834 in the Greek Revival style. It was originally located on Virginia Street in Charleston, but moved to its present site in 1973 to save it from the threat of demolition.
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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 75001894. It was listed on August 11, 1970.
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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 Craik-Patton House listed on the National Register?
Craik-Patton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Craik-Patton House?
Craik-Patton House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Craik-Patton House?
The period of significance for Craik-Patton House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1834.
Can I research the history near Craik-Patton House?
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