About this property
Moorefield Historic District is a national historic district located at Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 171 contributing buildings. It consists of a mix of commercial, residential and civic structures, ranging in age from the mid 18th century to the early 20th century. Predominate residential styles are Greek Revival and Queen Anne. The commercial buildings are Italianate style.
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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 86000774. It was listed on January 15, 1986.
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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 Moorefield Historic District listed on the National Register?
Moorefield Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Moorefield Historic District?
Moorefield Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Moorefield Historic District?
The period of significance for Moorefield Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Moorefield 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 Moorefield Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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