National Register of Historic Places

Fayetteville Historic District

Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia
Listed
December 20, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001845

About this property

Fayetteville Historic District is a national historic district located at Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 126 contributing buildings, 4 contributing sites, and 3 contributing structures. It includes the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Fayetteville. Notable buildings include Jack's Garage (1934), Theatre Building (1935), Fayette County Jail (1907), McClung House (1850), Old Methodist Church (c. 1905), Old Post Office (1920), Bank of Fayette-Town Hall (1921), U.S. Post Office (1938), and the War Memorial Building (1949). Also in the district is the site of Fort Toland, site of Fort Scammon and the Old Fayetteville Cemetery. The district includes the separately listed Fayette County Courthouse, E. B. Hawkins House, and Altamont Hotel. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia
38.05301, -81.10541

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Fayette County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Altamont Hotel
Industrial
0.2 mi
Hawkins, E. B., House
Listed
0.3 mi
New River Gorge Bridge
Pre Contact
1.7 mi

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When was Fayetteville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fayetteville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Fayetteville Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Fayetteville Historic District?

The period of significance for Fayetteville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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