About this property
The Pocahontas County Opera House is located in rural Marlinton, West Virginia. Court reporter J.G. Tilton, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, built the original building in 1907. In 1910, the current building was added on.
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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 00000253. It was listed on March 24, 2000.
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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 Opera House listed on the National Register?
Marlinton Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Marlinton Opera House?
Marlinton Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Marlinton Opera House?
The period of significance for Marlinton Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Marlinton Opera House?
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