About this property
Weston Downtown Residential Historic District is a national historic district located at Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. The district includes 193 contributing buildings and 3 contributing structures in a primarily residential district. The dwellings are generally two-story and rest on stone foundations. They are reflective of popular architectural styles from the 19th and early-20th centuries. The earliest house dates to 1839.
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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 04001596. It was listed on February 2, 2005.
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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 Downtown Residential Historic District listed on the National Register?
Weston Downtown Residential Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Weston Downtown Residential Historic District?
Weston Downtown Residential Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weston Downtown Residential Historic District?
The period of significance for Weston Downtown Residential Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1839.
Can I research the history near Weston Downtown Residential 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 Weston Downtown Residential Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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