About this property
Ripley Historic District is a national historic district located at Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia. It encompasses 110 contributing buildings, one contributing site (the Early Settlers Cemetery), and one contributing structure that include the commercial and civic core of the town, and surrounding residential buildings. It includes example of popular architectural styles of the late-19th and early- to mid-20th century, including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Art Moderne, Neo-Classical Revival, Italianate and Modern. Notable buildings include the U.S. Post Office, Phillips/Pfost House, Alpine Theater, Hockenberry Store building, Jackson County Courthouse (1918-1920), the Beymer House, and the Hinzman House. Located within the district is the separately listed Clerc-Carson House.
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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 04000919. It was listed on August 24, 2004.
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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 Ripley Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ripley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Ripley Historic District?
Ripley Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ripley Historic District?
The period of significance for Ripley Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Ripley 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 Ripley Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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