About this property
North Wheeling Historic District is a national historic district located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 134 contributing buildings and one contributing object in a 2 1/2-block section of northern Wheeling, known as "Old Town". Most of the district consists of mid-to late-19th-century residential buildings.
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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 88002693. It was listed on December 9, 1988.
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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 North Wheeling Historic District listed on the National Register?
North Wheeling Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1988.
What type of historic resource is North Wheeling Historic District?
North Wheeling Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for North Wheeling Historic District?
The period of significance for North Wheeling Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near North Wheeling 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 North Wheeling Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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