About this property
Sycamore Dale (also known as the Gibson-Wirgman-Williams House) is a 19th-century Greek Revival plantation house overlooking the South Branch Potomac River southwest of Romney, West Virginia. Sycamore Dale is one of several historic estates along South Branch River Road (County Route 8). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1980.
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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 80004021. It was listed on December 2, 1980.
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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 Sycamore Dale listed on the National Register?
Sycamore Dale was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Sycamore Dale?
Sycamore Dale is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sycamore Dale?
The period of significance for Sycamore Dale is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Sycamore Dale?
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 Sycamore Dale will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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