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Old Charles Town Historic District

Charles Town, West Virginia • Jefferson County

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About This Property

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The Charles Town Historic District comprises the original core of the city, founded in 1787 by Charles Washington. It showcases a rich array of 18th to 20th-century residential, commercial, and institutional architecture, reflecting the town's growth and character.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
125
Listed Date
11/2/2000
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education; Black; Exploration/Settlement; Military; Religion; Social History; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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Altona

Area of Significance

Military; Agriculture; Architecture

Location

Wv 51 W Of Charles Town, Charles Town, West Virginia

Aspen Hill

Area of Significance

Architecture; Social History

Location

N Of Charles Town On Wv 9, Charles Town, West Virginia

Barleywood

Area of Significance

Architecture

Location

Ambler Rd., Approx. 1 Mi. N Of Wv 51, Charles Town, West Virginia

Belvedere

Area of Significance

Politics/Government; Architecture; Agriculture

Location

811 Belvedere Farm Dr., Charles Town, West Virginia

Beverley

Area of Significance

Architecture; Social History

Location

Us 340, Charles Town, West Virginia

Blakeley

Area of Significance

Politics/Government

Location

Sr 13/3, Charles Town, West Virginia

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