About this property
"Oakland," also known as the James M. Stephenson House, is a home located in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. Although a slaveholder and sympathizing with the Confederacy, Stephenson was also married to the sister of Unionist Arthur Boreman, and allowed then Union Army Col. (later Gen.) James B. Steedman to use his grove nearby during the American Civil War.
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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 79002604. It was listed on May 28, 1979.
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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 Oakland listed on the National Register?
Oakland was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Oakland?
Oakland is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oakland?
The period of significance for Oakland is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Oakland?
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