About this property
The Oak Hill Railroad Depot is a historic depot in Oak Hill, West Virginia, United States. The depot is located on the southwest corner of Virginia Avenue and Central Avenue. It opened as a station on the White Oak Railway in 1903 and later became part of the Virginian Railway, which it served until 1957.
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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 95000255. It was listed on March 17, 1995.
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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 Oak Hill Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?
Oak Hill Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Oak Hill Railroad Depot?
Oak Hill Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oak Hill Railroad Depot?
The period of significance for Oak Hill Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Oak Hill Railroad Depot?
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