About this property
The West Virginia Colored Children's Home was a historic school, orphanage, and sanatorium building located near Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was the state's first social institution exclusively serving the needs of African American residents. The main structure, built in 1922–1923, was a three-story red brick building in the Classical Revival style.
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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 97001413. It was listed on November 13, 1997.
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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 Virginia Colored Children's Home listed on the National Register?
West Virginia Colored Children's Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1997.
What type of historic resource is West Virginia Colored Children's Home?
West Virginia Colored Children's Home is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Virginia Colored Children's Home?
The period of significance for West Virginia Colored Children's Home is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near West Virginia Colored Children's Home?
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