About this property
Literary Hall is a mid-19th-century brick library, building and museum located in Romney, a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the intersection of North High Street (West Virginia Route 28) and West Main Street (U.S. Route 50). Literary Hall was constructed between 1869 and 1870 by the Romney Literary Society.
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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 79002577. It was listed on May 28, 1979.
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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 Literary Hall listed on the National Register?
Literary Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Literary Hall?
Literary Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Literary Hall?
The period of significance for Literary Hall is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.
Can I research the history near Literary Hall?
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