About this property
Thurmond is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, on the New River. The population was recorded as 5 in the 2020 census. During the heyday of coal mining in the New River Gorge, Thurmond was a prosperous town with a number of businesses and facilities for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Most of Thurmond is owned by the National Park Service for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The C&O passenger railway depot in town was renovated in 1995 and now functions as a Park Service visitor center.
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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 84003520. It was listed on January 27, 1984.
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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 Thurmond Historic District listed on the National Register?
Thurmond Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Thurmond Historic District?
Thurmond Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Thurmond Historic District?
The period of significance for Thurmond Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1995.
Can I research the history near Thurmond Historic District?
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