About this property
Pennsboro station is a historic railway depot located at Pennsboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is a one-story brick building built on two sections. It was constructed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with the first section built in 1883, and the second added around 1900.
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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 07000242. It was listed on March 26, 2007.
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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 Pennsboro B&O Depot listed on the National Register?
Pennsboro B&O Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Pennsboro B&O Depot?
Pennsboro B&O Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pennsboro B&O Depot?
The period of significance for Pennsboro B&O Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Pennsboro B&O Depot?
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