CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that six sites across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting the Mountain State’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Each site was approved for submission to the National Park Service by the West Virginia Archives and History Commission at its July 15, 2025, meeting.
“What a great opportunity for our state to have these six unique sites added as new points of interest on the National Register of Historic Places,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Deputy Secretary Ennis Smith.
“West Virginia’s cultural heritage continues to inspire, and it’s wonderful to see that shared far and wide.”
“We are pleased to announce that in September, six new West Virginia resources were added to the National Register of Historic Places,” said Acting Director of the WV State Historic Preservation Office Meredith Dreistadt.
“These resources include a late nineteenth-century survey marker, the downtown district in Spencer which encompasses 64 contributing resources, and the Carter G. Woodson School, which was listed for its history as both a historically Black school and later as a meeting hall for the American Legion Post 73.”
“Together, all of these places represent a variety of locations, time periods, and historic themes that make West Virginia’s cultural heritage unique.”
New Listings Include:
- Jacob Folk House | Jefferson County
Built in 1860, the main portion of the house is a brick, L-shaped dwelling showcasing mid-19th-century construction. Located one mile west of Shepherdstown, the property sits on rolling farmland and includes additional historic buildings along Rocky Marsh Run.
- Carter G. Woodson School | Kanawha County
Operated as an African American school from 1912 to 1940 in St. Albans before serving as the meeting hall for American Legion Post 73.
- Pennsylvania Sinclair Cornerstone | Marshall & Wetzel Counties
This obelisk, placed in 1883 along the border of Marshall and Wetzel Counties, marks Pennsylvania’s southwest corner abutting West Virginia. It was part of a project to resurvey and permanently delineate the Mason-Dixon Line between 1883 and 1885 by surveyor Cephas Sinclair.
- Largent Bridge | Morgan County
Constructed in 1916 and widened in 1935, this bridge spans the scenic Cacapon River and was listed for its connection to historic engineering techniques and transportation in the county.
- Great Cacapon Bridge | Morgan County
Built in 1937, this bridge also crosses the Cacapon River and was recognized for its historic engineering significance and role in transportation.
- Spencer Commercial Historic District | Roane County
Covering several blocks of downtown Spencer, this district includes the Roane County Courthouse and numerous historic commercial buildings that reflect the city’s development and architecture.
