Wellsburg Historic District Explained

Wellsburg Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:40.2786°N -80.6117°W
Built:1772
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal
Added:April 1, 1982
Refnum:82004312

Wellsburg Historic District is a national historic district located at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. It encompasses 693 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Wellsburg. Notable buildings include the Brooke County Courthouse (1836), Northwestern Bank of Virginia (1835), Christ Episcopal Church (1887), First Methodist Church (1853), Patrick Gass Cottage (1797, c. 1850), and Crescent Glass factory (c. 1900). Also in the district are a number of residences in popular architectural styles including Greek Revival and Late Victorian. Located within the district are the separately listed Miller's Tavern and Wellsburg Wharf.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Wellsburg Historic District. September 1981. 2011-07-23 . Henry J. Browne and Michael Gioulis . State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.