About this property
"Sunset Hill", also known as the Alderson Home, is a historic home located at Alderson, Monroe County, West Virginia. The main farmhouse was built in 1880, and is a two-story I house with side gables and a two-story ell. The front facade features a gable portico supported by four Doric order columns. Also on the property are a contributing cottage (c. 1900), privy built by the Works Progress Administration (c.
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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 00000777. It was listed on July 13, 2000.
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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 Sunset Hill listed on the National Register?
Sunset Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Sunset Hill?
Sunset Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sunset Hill?
The period of significance for Sunset Hill is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Sunset Hill?
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