National Register of Historic Places

Rankin Octagonal Barn

Silverton, Jackson County, West Virginia

Listed

July 8, 1985

Type

Building

Period

Civil War

Ref No.

85001551

Location

Silverton, Jackson County, West Virginia

38.94602, -81.69544

Significance

Rankin Octagonal Barn is a building in Silverton, Jackson County, West Virginia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1985, under reference number 85001551. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era (around 1890). It is recognized for its significance in Agriculture and Architecture.

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When was Rankin Octagonal Barn listed on the National Register?

Rankin Octagonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Rankin Octagonal Barn?

Rankin Octagonal Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rankin Octagonal Barn?

The period of significance for Rankin Octagonal Barn is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1890.

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