About this property
Kanawha Hotel is a historic hotel located at Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia. It is a two-story, log core, clapboard covered building which gained its present appearance about 1870 with several frame additions. The original section was built about 1800, and is possibly the oldest building in the county.
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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 86003232. It was listed on November 25, 1986.
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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 Kanawha Hotel listed on the National Register?
Kanawha Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Kanawha Hotel?
Kanawha Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kanawha Hotel?
The period of significance for Kanawha Hotel is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1800.
Can I research the history near Kanawha Hotel?
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