About this property
Gaymont is a historic home located near Aurora, Preston County, West Virginia. It was built about 1896 as a summer resort cottage. It is a two-story, T-shaped dwelling constructed of wood, wood shingles, wood half-timbers, and cut stone.
Location
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 92000351. It was listed on April 13, 1992.
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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 Gaymont listed on the National Register?
Gaymont was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Gaymont?
Gaymont is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gaymont?
The period of significance for Gaymont is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Gaymont?
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