About this property
High Gate (also known as the James Edwin Watson House or Ross Funeral Home) is an historic residence located at 800 Fairmont Avenue in Fairmont, West Virginia. The High Gate house and carriage house were built ca. 1910-1913 by Fairmont industrialist and financier, James E. Watson, son of the "father of the West Virginia coal industry," James O. Watson.
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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 82004326. It was listed on April 14, 1982.
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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 High Gate listed on the National Register?
High Gate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.
What type of historic resource is High Gate?
High Gate is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for High Gate?
The period of significance for High Gate is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near High Gate?
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