Graceland
National Historic Landmark

Graceland

Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia
Listed
September 16, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
70000666

About this property

Graceland is a historic house on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. It was the summer home of Henry Gassaway Davis, a United States senator from 1871–1883, and a major force in West Virginia's coal industry in the late 19th century. The mansion was completed in 1893. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the National Historic Landmark Davis and Elkins Historic District. It is now the centerpiece of an inn, restaurant, and conference center.

Location

Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia
38.93070, -79.84883

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Elkins, Senator Stephen Benton, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
Industrial
0.2 mi
Pinecrest
Civil War
0.2 mi
Davis and Elkins Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
Industrial
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Cheat Mountain Sep 12 1861
1861Civil War
5.5 mi
Belington West Virginia Skirmish
1861Civil War
5.8 mi

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When was Graceland listed on the National Register?

Graceland was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Graceland?

Graceland is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Graceland a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Graceland has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Graceland?

The period of significance for Graceland is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.

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