About this property
West Union Residential Historic District is a national historic district located at West Union, Doddridge County, West Virginia. It encompasses 85 contributing residential buildings, built between about 1858 and 1940. They are representative of popular architectural styles from the late-19th century and early-20th century including Colonial Revival and Queen Anne. Notable non-residential buildings include the West Union Baptist Church, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, and Doddridge County High School.
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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 10001029. It was listed on December 14, 2010.
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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 West Union Residential Historic District listed on the National Register?
West Union Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 2010.
What type of historic resource is West Union Residential Historic District?
West Union Residential Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Union Residential Historic District?
The period of significance for West Union Residential Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near West Union Residential Historic District?
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