About this property
The Fleming–Watson Historic District comprises 365 buildings and 1 structure of architecture significance on 84 acres (0.34 km2) in Fairmont, West Virginia. It is in two irregular sections separated by a ravine, approximately bounded by Fairmont Avenue, Second and Fay Streets, Apple Crescent, Green and Emerson Streets, Coleman Avenue, Ninth Street, and Outlook. High Gate, the James Edwin Watson House, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the district. The district contains a variety of the architectural styles that were common from 1850 to 1951. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 01001330. It was listed on November 29, 2001.
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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 Fleming-Watson Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fleming-Watson Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Fleming-Watson Historic District?
Fleming-Watson Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fleming-Watson Historic District?
The period of significance for Fleming-Watson Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Fleming-Watson Historic District?
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