About this property
Ralphsnyder Decagonal Barn is a historic decagonal shaped barn located near Masontown, Preston County, West Virginia. The 10-sided barn was built in 1890, and is a frame building with an unusual steeple-shaped cupola. The barn was moved to its present site in 1981, which necessitated a number of replacements of portions of the original structure and roof.
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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 85003111. It was listed on December 2, 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 Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn listed on the National Register?
Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn?
Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn?
The period of significance for Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Ralphsynder Decagonal Barn?
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