About this property
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 450 Randolph Avenue in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It was originally built in 1894 and 1895 after designs prepared by the Baltimore architect Charles E. Cassell. In 1921, an Akron plan Sunday School building was added to the north by Clarence L. Harding of Washington D. C. The building consists of a nave, an engaged tower, and a gable roofed structure located perpendicular to the nave.
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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 84003664. It was listed on April 19, 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 Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church?
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church?
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