About this property
Glen Elk Historic District is a national historic district located at Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 131 contributing buildings north of the central business district of Clarksburg. The area was developed after 1898, and contains a mixture of residential and commercial buildings. They include commercial warehouses built of brick and stone, small commercial buildings, housing specialty shops and eateries, and frame dwellings. Located in the district is the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot (1903).
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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 93001232. It was listed on November 24, 1993.
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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 Glen Elk Historic District listed on the National Register?
Glen Elk Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Glen Elk Historic District?
Glen Elk Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glen Elk Historic District?
The period of significance for Glen Elk Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Glen Elk Historic District?
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