About this property
Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary is a historic poor farm infirmary building located near Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1907 by what is now the Glenville Golf Club, and is a two-story, three-bay, center entrance frame building with a cross-hip pitched roof and Colonial Revival-style details. The infirmary was in operation until 1941, after which it was used as a day care center and as meeting space for local social and civic organizations.
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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 98001465. It was listed on December 4, 1998.
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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 Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary listed on the National Register?
Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary?
Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary?
The period of significance for Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary?
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