About this property
The Downtown Charles Town Historic District comprises the commercial center of Charles Town, West Virginia. The district centers on Washington Street and includes the Jefferson County Courthouse and the New Opera House, themselves on the National Register of Historic Places. Other structures include the Market House, the Independent Fire Company building and the Post Office.
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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 97000263. It was listed on March 21, 1997.
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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 Downtown Charles Town Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Charles Town Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Charles Town Historic District?
Downtown Charles Town Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Charles Town Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Charles Town Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Downtown Charles Town 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 Downtown Charles Town Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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