About this property
Ruddell General Store, also known as the Country Store Museum, is a historic general store building located at Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1890, and is a two-story, two-bay, commercial building measuring 30 feet by 65 feet. The first story storefront is original material and design.
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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 98001469. It was listed on December 15, 1998.
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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 Ruddell General Store listed on the National Register?
Ruddell General Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Ruddell General Store?
Ruddell General Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ruddell General Store?
The period of significance for Ruddell General Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Ruddell General Store?
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