About this property
Orndoff-Cross House, also known as the Henry Orndoff House, is a historic home located in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built around 1796 and consists of a log house with additions. The earliest addition dates from about 1830 and the latest from the 1990s. It is a two-story vernacular residence topped by a standing seam metal, side gable roof. Also on the property is a meat-hanging shed of log construction (c.
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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 08001403. It was listed on July 27, 2010.
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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 Orndoff-Cross House listed on the National Register?
Orndoff-Cross House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Orndoff-Cross House?
Orndoff-Cross House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Orndoff-Cross House?
The period of significance for Orndoff-Cross House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1796.
Can I research the history near Orndoff-Cross House?
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