About this property
Wees Historic District is a national historic district located at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. It encompasses 282 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 1 contributing object in a primarily residential section of Elkins. The district includes houses representative of popular architectural styles between about 1890 and 1955.
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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 06000164. It was listed on March 24, 2006.
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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 Wees Historic District listed on the National Register?
Wees Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Wees Historic District?
Wees Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wees Historic District?
The period of significance for Wees Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Wees Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Wees Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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