About this property
Red Horse Tavern, also known as Brookside Inn and The Old Stone House, is a historic inn and tavern located near Aurora, Preston County, West Virginia. It was built between 1825 and 1827, as a dwelling. In 1841, it opened as a public inn to serve travelers on the Northwestern Turnpike.
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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 79003443. It was listed on May 3, 1979.
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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 Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase)?
Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1825.
Can I research the history near Red Horse Tavern (Boundary Increase)?
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