About this property
Gauley Bridge Railroad Station is a historic railroad station in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. The station was constructed on a Kanawha and Michigan Railroad line in 1893 and later became a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway station. It closed to trains in 1958 and became a fire station for the Gauley Bridge Volunteer Fire Department until it closed permanently in 1973.
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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 80004018. It was listed on May 14, 1980.
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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 Gauley Bridge Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Gauley Bridge Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Gauley Bridge Railroad Station?
Gauley Bridge Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gauley Bridge Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Gauley Bridge Railroad Station is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Gauley Bridge Railroad Station?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Gauley Bridge Railroad Station will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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