About this property
The Philippi station is a historic train station in Philippi, West Virginia, United States. Built in 1911, the Mission style building is an unusual representative of that style in the state. After passenger service to Philippi ceased in 1956, the building was used by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a workshop.
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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 86001082. It was listed on May 15, 1986.
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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 Philippi B & O Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Philippi B & O Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Philippi B & O Railroad Station?
Philippi B & O Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Philippi B & O Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Philippi B & O Railroad Station is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Philippi B & O Railroad Station?
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