About this property
Quality Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. The district encompasses 33 contributing buildings in the East Main Street and Jackson Square areas; most are residential buildings date from 1880 to 1910. The oldest, the Burton Despard house, dates from about 1850. They reflect a variety of popular architectural styles from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Notable buildings include the Maxwell-Duncan House (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 85001815. It was listed on August 21, 1985.
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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 Quality Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Quality Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Quality Hill Historic District?
Quality Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Quality Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Quality Hill Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Quality Hill Historic District?
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