Waiteville School
About this property
The Waiteville School is a one-story, front-gabled former schoolhouse constructed in 1950 in Waiteville, a historic railroad community in Monroe County, West Virginia. Built from concrete block and topped with a simple metal roof, the structure sits on a small knoll overlooking Rays Siding Road, surrounded by a flat, grassy landscape and accessed by a gravel drive. The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
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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 100009143. It was listed on July 14, 2023.
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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 Waiteville School listed on the National Register?
Waiteville School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 2023.
What type of historic resource is Waiteville School?
Waiteville School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Waiteville School?
The period of significance for Waiteville School is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1950.
Can I research the history near Waiteville School?
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