About this property
Ritter Park is a public park in Huntington, West Virginia. Ritter Park, also known as the heart of Huntington, is operated and owned by the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District.
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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 90001774. It was listed on November 28, 1990.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ritter Park Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ritter Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Ritter Park Historic District?
Ritter Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ritter Park Historic District?
The period of significance for Ritter Park Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Ritter Park 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 Ritter Park Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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