About this property
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia occupies a prominent location on the heights above Harpers Ferry. The original church was built in 1833 in a pseudo-Gothic style which it kept through the Civil War, being the only church in Harpers Ferry to escape destruction during the war.
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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 73001915. It was listed on March 29, 1973.
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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 St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church listed on the National Register?
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1973.
What type of historic resource is St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church?
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church?
The period of significance for St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1833.
Can I research the history near St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church?
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