About this property
Rankin Octagonal Barn is a historic octagonal barn located near Silverton, Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built about 1890, and is an eight-sided frame structure covered with vertical wide board siding. Each side of the octagon measures 24 feet in length.
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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 85001551. It was listed on July 8, 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 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.
Can I research the history near Rankin Octagonal Barn?
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