About this property
Weston Colored School, also known as the Central West Virginia Genealogical & Historical Library and Museum and Frontier School, is a historic one-room school building located at Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1882, and is a single-story rubbed red brick building on a fieldstone foundation. It originally measured 22 by 28 feet (6.7 by 8.5 m), then enlarged in 1928 by 12.5 feet (3.8 m) to the east.
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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 93000224. It was listed on April 8, 1993.
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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 Weston Colored School listed on the National Register?
Weston Colored School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Weston Colored School?
Weston Colored School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weston Colored School?
The period of significance for Weston Colored School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.
Can I research the history near Weston Colored School?
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