About this property
Harrisville Grade School, also known as Harrisville High School and Harrisville Public School, is a historic school building located at Harrisville, Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is a two-story brick structure on a cut stone foundation with a blend of Italianate and Greek Revival details. It was built in 1878, and expanded in 1904.
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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 96001570. It was listed on January 9, 1997.
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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 Harrisville Grade School listed on the National Register?
Harrisville Grade School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Harrisville Grade School?
Harrisville Grade School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harrisville Grade School?
The period of significance for Harrisville Grade School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
Can I research the history near Harrisville Grade School?
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