About this property
The Lee-Longsworth House in Bolivar, West Virginia, is an example of the transition from Georgian style architecture to the Federal style. It preserves significant features of interior woodwork, and is associated with the Lee family of Virginia. The property was in 1799 leased by its then owner, Thomas Wilson, to the US Government.
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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 85002471. It was listed on September 22, 1985.
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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 Lee-Longsworth House listed on the National Register?
Lee-Longsworth House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Lee-Longsworth House?
Lee-Longsworth House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lee-Longsworth House?
The period of significance for Lee-Longsworth House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1799.
Can I research the history near Lee-Longsworth House?
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