Edgewood Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Edgewood Historic District

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Listed
November 9, 1989
Type
District
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
89001800

About this property

Edgewood Historic District is a national historic district located at Charleston, West Virginia. The district is set on the West Side of the city and was the first planned suburb in Charleston. The area developed in the early 20th century. The architectural styles of Edgewood are eclectic, ranging from Neo-Classicism to Neo-Colonial, from Craftsman to Bungaloid. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The house listed as Nichols House, located at 856 Chester Road, was destroyed in May, 2023, when a small fire broke out and three fire hydrants near the residence could not supply firefighters with enough water to contain the blaze.

Location

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
38.36877, -81.64464

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of the Great Kanawha (1778)
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When was Edgewood Historic District listed on the National Register?

Edgewood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Edgewood Historic District?

Edgewood Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Edgewood Historic District?

The period of significance for Edgewood Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.

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