About this property
Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia. It encompasses 72 contributing buildings and two contributing structures. They include the business and commercial core of Grafton.
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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 84003675. It was listed on April 8, 1984.
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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 Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District?
Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Grafton Downtown Commercial Historic District?
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