About this property
Town of Bath Historic District is a national historic district located at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, West Virginia. The district originally encompassed 218 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, 6 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object. It consists of the community's central business district, along with the previously listed Berkeley Springs State Park, a small industrial area east of the downtown, and residential areas surrounding the downtown which also contain several churches and two cemeteries. The buildings are generally two stories in height and are primarily built of brick, wood, and concrete block, and set on foundations of native limestone and brick. Located within the district boundaries are the previously listed Berkeley Springs Train Depot, T. H. B. Dawson House, the Clarence Hovermale House also known as the Mendenhall 1884 Inn, the Sloat-Horn-Rossell House, and the Judge John W. Wright Cottage.
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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 09000245. It was listed on April 22, 2009.
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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 Town of Bath Historic District listed on the National Register?
Town of Bath Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Town of Bath Historic District?
Town of Bath Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Town of Bath Historic District?
The period of significance for Town of Bath Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Town of Bath Historic District?
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