National Register of Historic Places

Watkins Ferry Toll House

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
Listed
December 10, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
80004427

About this property

Watkins Ferry Toll House was a historic toll house located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1837, as a small rectangular stone building, measuring approximately 17 feet wide by 23 feet deep. It had a gable roof and featured Greek Revival-style architectural details. While being used as a private dwelling, sadly it burned on February 8, 1985. The remains of its foundation were finally removed in early 2004 to make room for a housing development. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.

Location

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
39.59752, -77.83932

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Watkins Ferry Toll House listed on the National Register?

Watkins Ferry Toll House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Watkins Ferry Toll House?

Watkins Ferry Toll House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Watkins Ferry Toll House?

The period of significance for Watkins Ferry Toll House is recorded as the early_republic era.

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