East Martinsburg Historic District Explained

East Martinsburg Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly bounded by B&O RR right-of-way, N. Queen St., Moler Ave., and High St., Martinsburg, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.4611°N -77.9553°W
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Queen Anne, Federal, Federal
Added:December 10, 1980
Mpsub:Berkeley County MRA
Refnum:80004417

The East Martinsburg Historic District is associated with the growth of Martinsburg, West Virginia during the 1850s, when the development of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brought German and Irish settlers to the area. The district includes areas known as Buena Vista, Chevally City, St. Vincent, Hooge's Addition, Small's Addition, Carver's Addition, Mohler's Addition, Strinesville and East Strinesville.

The oldest sections of the district have concentrations of pre-Civil War buildings in the Greek Revival style, while later sections include Gothic Revival, Queen Anne and Classical Revival buildings.[1]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: East Martinsburg Historic District. Wrenn. Tony P.. November 1978. National Park Service. 2009-07-07.