About this property
Rion Hall is a late Federal style house near Halltown, West Virginia, United States. Built in 1836, it consists of a three-story brick house with a two-story kitchen wing connected by a wood hyphen. The house was used as a headquarters for General Philip H. Sheridan during the American Civil War.
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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 82004320. It was listed on September 19, 1982.
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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 Rion Hall listed on the National Register?
Rion Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Rion Hall?
Rion Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rion Hall?
The period of significance for Rion Hall is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
Can I research the history near Rion Hall?
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