About this property
Cunningham House and Outbuildings , also known as Cunningham Farm, is a historic home located near Napier, Braxton County, West Virginia. The house dates to the 1830s, and is a two-story, log structure sided with white clapboards. Also located on the property is a food cellar and granary. The buildings are representative of traditional central West Virginia subsistence farming techniques. The site was purchased by the Army Corps of Engineers during the development of Burnsville Lake, and is administered as part of the Bulltown Historic Area.
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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 84003510. It was listed on March 21, 1984.
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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 Cunningham House and Outbuildings listed on the National Register?
Cunningham House and Outbuildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Cunningham House and Outbuildings?
Cunningham House and Outbuildings is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cunningham House and Outbuildings?
The period of significance for Cunningham House and Outbuildings is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Cunningham House and Outbuildings?
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