About this property
Thornburg House is a historic home located at Barboursville, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1901, and is a two-story brick and frame dwelling with irregular massing, varied roof shapes, and large porches in the Queen Anne style. It features a corner turret with a pointed roof and a wraparound porch.
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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 91000451. It was listed on April 24, 1991.
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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 Thornburg House listed on the National Register?
Thornburg House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Thornburg House?
Thornburg House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Thornburg House?
The period of significance for Thornburg House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Thornburg House?
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