About this property
The Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse and jail located in Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia. It consists of the unusually large neoclassical courthouse, with a massive pediment, and an adjoining stone jail. The courthouse was designed by West Virginia state architect A. F. Wysong and built in 1916 of locally quarried stone.
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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 79002607. It was listed on November 27, 1979.
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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 Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?
Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail?
Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail?
The period of significance for Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Wyoming County Courthouse and Jail?
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