About this property
Kingwood Historic District is a national historic district located at Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 103 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Kingwood. Most of the buildings are two story, frame and masonry buildings. Notable buildings include the Preston County Courthouse (1934), Kingwood National Bank Building (1908), C.M. Bishop House (1872), Preston Academy (1842), IOOF Lodge (c. 1860), Bank of Kingwood (1900), Bishop Block (1877), Presbyterian Church (1878), Methodist Church (1879), Wilson Building (1930), and Loar's Service Station (1927).
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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 94000723. It was listed on July 14, 1994.
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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 Kingwood Historic District listed on the National Register?
Kingwood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Kingwood Historic District?
Kingwood Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kingwood Historic District?
The period of significance for Kingwood Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.
Can I research the history near Kingwood Historic District?
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