About this property
Holly Grove Mansion, also known as Holly Grove Inn or Ruffner Mansion, is a historic home located at Charleston, West Virginia on the grounds of the West Virginia State Capitol. It is a large brick house with a front section made to accommodate three floors and rear section housing two. It features a massive two story, semi-circular portico at the front entrance.
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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 74002007. It was listed on August 27, 1974.
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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 Holly Grove Mansion listed on the National Register?
Holly Grove Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Holly Grove Mansion?
Holly Grove Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Holly Grove Mansion?
The period of significance for Holly Grove Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Holly Grove Mansion?
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