About this property
The Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District is a historic industrial site near the crossroads village of Bretz in Preston County, West Virginia. It is the site of the last major coke manufacturing facility to use beehive ovens, and was a major industrial site in northern West Virginia in the first half of the 20th century. Surviving elements include a row of 140 beehive ovens. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1983.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 83003249. It was listed on June 30, 1983.
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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 Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District listed on the National Register?
Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District?
Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District?
The period of significance for Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District?
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