National Historic Landmark

Davis and Elkins Historic District

Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia
Listed
June 18, 1996
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
96001129

About this property

The Davis and Elkins Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. It includes two mansions, the Senator Stephen Benton Elkins House (Halliehurst) and Graceland, that are separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A gate house and an ice house are also included in the district. These four structures are associated with the families of Henry Gassaway Davis (1823-1916) and Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911), who were dominating figures in the politics and economy of West Virginia in the late 19th century. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998.

Location

Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia
38.92881, -79.84521

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Davis and Elkins Historic District

This page lists Davis and Elkins Historic District. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Davis and Elkins Historic District report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Warfield-Dye Residence
Civil War
0 mi
Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
Industrial
0.1 mi
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Wees Historic District
Industrial
0.2 mi
Elkins, Senator Stephen Benton, House
Industrial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Davis and Elkins Historic District listed on the National Register?

Davis and Elkins Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Davis and Elkins Historic District?

Davis and Elkins Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Davis and Elkins Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Davis and Elkins Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Davis and Elkins Historic District?

The period of significance for Davis and Elkins Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Davis and Elkins Historic District?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Davis and Elkins Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Randolph County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Randolph County.

Explore RandolphCounty ›

More historic places in West Virginia

Browse all historic places in West Virginia.

View West Virginiahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

West Virginia history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

West Virginiahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Davis and Elkins Historic District will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report