About this property
Parsons station is a historic railroad depot located at Parsons, West Virginia. It was built by the Western Maryland Railroad in 1888, and is a one-story frame building in the Eastlake movement / Stick Style. It is a simple rectangle measuring 70 feet long and 24 feet wide, with a 12 foot wide, three-sided bay.
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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 96000444. It was listed on May 1, 1996.
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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 Western Maryland Depot listed on the National Register?
Western Maryland Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Western Maryland Depot?
Western Maryland Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Western Maryland Depot?
The period of significance for Western Maryland Depot is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Western Maryland Depot?
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