About this property
Downtown Huntington Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. The original district encompassed 59 contributing buildings; the boundary increase added 53 more contributing buildings. It includes the central business district of Huntington and includes several of its municipal and governmental buildings. It contains the majority of the historic concentration of downtown commercial buildings. Located in the district are the separately listed Carnegie Public Library, Cabell County Courthouse, U.S. Post Office and Court House, and Campbell-Hicks House.
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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 86000309. It was listed on February 24, 1986.
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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 Huntington Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Huntington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Huntington Historic District?
Downtown Huntington Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Huntington Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Huntington Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Downtown Huntington Historic District?
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