About this property
The Doddridge County Courthouse in West Union, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA, was designed in the Victorian Romanesque style by J. Charles Fulton, who also designed courthouses in Barbour County and Randolph County. Built in 1899 by contractor John B. Conn, the courthouse features stone carvings by James Grant. The courthouse replaced a previous courthouse that was destroyed by fire in 1898.
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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 82004316. It was listed on March 18, 1982.
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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 Doddridge County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Doddridge County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Doddridge County Courthouse?
Doddridge County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Doddridge County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Doddridge County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near Doddridge County Courthouse?
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