About this property
Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District is a national historic district located at Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia. It encompasses 313 contributing buildings and two contributing structures, the Ohio River Rail Road Steel Pratt-through truss Bridge and Concrete bridge on State Route 68 over Sandy Creek. It includes the commercial and civic core of the town, and surrounding residential buildings. It includes example of popular architectural styles of the mid- to late-19th and early-20th century, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Italianate, Craftsman, and Bungalow. Notable buildings include the McIntosh Building, First Baptist Church (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 07000243. It was listed on March 23, 2007.
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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 Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District?
Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District?
The period of significance for Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Ravenswood "Old Town" Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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