About this property
Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District is a national historic district located at Salt Sulphur Springs, near Union, West Virginia, Monroe County, West Virginia. The district includes seven contributing buildings, three contributing sites, and two contributing structures related to the Old Salt Sulphur Springs Resort or "Old Salt." Notable properties include the Old Stone Hotel, Episcopal Chapel, Stone Store Building (1820), Stone Bath House (1820), Stone Spring House (c. 1820), Sweet Sulphur Springs Site (discovered 1802), Salt Sulphur Spring (discovered 1805), and Iodine Spring (1838). It is the area's most significant collection of native limestone buildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
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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 85003412. It was listed on October 31, 1985.
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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 Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District listed on the National Register?
Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District?
Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District?
The period of significance for Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1802.
Can I research the history near Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District?
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