About this property
Wheeling Island is the most populated island in the Ohio River. It lies within the city of Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. The 2000 census showed a resident population of 3,142 people on the island, which has a land area of 1.514 square kilometers (374 acres). Neville Island, Pennsylvania, is larger (3.4 square kilometers; 840 acres) but has fewer people (1,232). Wheeling Island lies at the mouths of Wheeling Creek of Ohio and Wheeling Creek of West Virginia.
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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 92000320. It was listed on April 1, 1992.
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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 Wheeling Island Historic District listed on the National Register?
Wheeling Island Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Wheeling Island Historic District?
Wheeling Island Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wheeling Island Historic District?
The period of significance for Wheeling Island Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Wheeling Island 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 Wheeling Island Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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