Ritter Park Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Ritter Park Historic District

Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
Listed
November 28, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001774

About this property

Ritter Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, West Virginia. The district encompasses 68 contributing buildings and 5 contributing structures, including the Ritter Park municipal park. The city purchased the park property in 1908. Dwellings in the district represent the finest styles in popular architecture from the years 1913 to 1940, including Colonial Revival, Bungalow/craftsman, and Tudor Revival. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
38.40596, -82.43756

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Kenwood
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Nearby Battles

Northwest Territory — Battle of Dunmore's War Conclusion 1774
1774Early Republic
1.7 mi

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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.

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