Clerc-Carson House facts for kids
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 Location in West Virginia
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| Location | 121 North St., Ripley, West Virginia |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | c. 1880 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 92001482 |
| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1992 |
The Clerc-Carson House is a special old house located in Ripley, West Virginia. You can find it in Jackson County, West Virginia. It is known for its unique look and history.
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The Clerc-Carson House
What is the Clerc-Carson House?
The Clerc-Carson House was built around the year 1880. It is a two-story house made of brick. The house has a unique "T" shape when you look at its design from above.
Its Unique Style
This house is built in the Italianate style. This was a popular way to design buildings a long time ago. The Italianate style often includes:
- Low, gently sloped roofs.
- Wide edges on the roof, called eaves.
- Decorative brackets under the eaves.
- Small, tooth-like blocks called dentils along the roofline.
The Clerc-Carson House still has its original window shutters, which are still working!
A Special Place in History
The Clerc-Carson House is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This is a list of places in the United States that are important for their history or architecture.
The house is also part of the Ripley Historic District. This district was added to the National Register in 2004. Being part of a historic district means the house helps tell the story of the area.
