About this property
Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station was a historic railway station and bunkhouse located at Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. They were built in 1901 by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The station was a frame, rectangular, one-story building measuring 76 feet by 16 feet and used for both passengers and freight.
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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 79002598. It was listed on August 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 Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station?
Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station?
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