About this property
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District, also known as West Virginia University Jackson's Mill, is a historic 4-H camp and national historic district near Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. The district includes 23 contributing buildings, 4 contributing sites, 4 contributing structures, and 2 contributing objects. The camp was established in 1921 as the first statewide 4-H camp in the United States. The district includes buildings related to the site's inception as a homestead and agricultural area as well as its current manifestation as a youth camp facility and conference center. Notable contributing resources include the Mount Vernon Dining Hall (1926), Assembly Hall (1923), West Virginia Building (1934), Council Circle (1922), Amphitheatre (1940), Vesper Rock (1925), Teepi Shrine (1949), Dominion Trail (1942), 15 residential cottages, the Southeastern Learning Center (c.
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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 04001598. It was listed on February 4, 2005.
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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 Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District listed on the National Register?
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District?
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District?
The period of significance for Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp Historic District?
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