About this property
Mullens Historic District is a national historic district located at Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia. It encompasses 95 contributing buildings and one contributing structure in the central business district of Mullens. It also includes surrounding residential areas. Notable buildings include the Highlawn Baptist Church (1925), Old Presbyterian Church, Wyoming Hotel (1918), Bank of Mullens Building (1920), Masonic Hall Building (1924), Old Hospital / Webster Apartments (c. 1928), Smiley Department Store Building (1921), Piggly Wiggly Building (1929).
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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 93001233. It was listed on November 16, 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 Mullens Historic District listed on the National Register?
Mullens Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Mullens Historic District?
Mullens Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mullens Historic District?
The period of significance for Mullens Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Mullens 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 Mullens Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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