About this property
Mercer Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia. The district includes 28 contributing buildings in the central business district of Princeton. The buildings are primarily two and three-story, masonry commercial buildings with storefronts on the first floor and housing in the upper stories. Almost all of the buildings date from the opening of the Virginian Railway in 1908 and 1909. Notable buildings include the Old Stag Clothing Store, Mercer County Schools Warehouse (c.
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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 03001060. It was listed on October 16, 2003.
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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 Mercer Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Mercer Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Mercer Street Historic District?
Mercer Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mercer Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Mercer Street Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Mercer Street Historic District?
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