About this property
Matewan ( ) is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States at the confluence of the Tug Fork River and Mate Creek. The population was 412 at the 2020 census, down from 499 in 2010. The Norfolk Southern Railway's Pocahontas District passes through the town. It was a key site of the Coal Wars and the location of the Battle of Matewan in 1920.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 93000303. It was listed on April 26, 1993.
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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 Matewan Historic District listed on the National Register?
Matewan Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Matewan Historic District?
Matewan Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Matewan Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Matewan Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Matewan Historic District?
The period of significance for Matewan Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.
Can I research the history near Matewan Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Matewan Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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