About this property
Elmhurst, also known as the William H. Tarr House or William and Carol Lynn Residence, is a historic country home located at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1848, and is a two-story, five-bay, rectangular brick dwelling with a hipped roof in the Greek Revival style. It sits on a stone ashlar foundation and features a single bay portico with a hipped roof supported by Tuscan order columns.
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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 86001072. It was listed on May 15, 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 Elmhurst listed on the National Register?
Elmhurst was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Elmhurst?
Elmhurst is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elmhurst?
The period of significance for Elmhurst is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Elmhurst?
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