About this property
The Shepherdstown Historic District comprises the historic core of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The town is the oldest in West Virginia, founded in 1762 as Mecklenburg. No structures are known to exist from the time before the town became known as Shepherdstown. The historic district is concentrated along German Street, the main street, with 386 contributing resources and 69 non-contributing elements. The chief representative period is the late 18th century, with many Federal style brick houses.
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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 87001205. It was listed on July 21, 1987.
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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 Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1762.
Can I research the history near Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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 Shepherdstown Historic District (Boundary Increase) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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