National Register of Historic Places listings in Boone County, West Virginia facts for kids

Map showing Boone County in West Virginia

This page tells you about special places in Boone County, West Virginia, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a national list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past and should be protected.

Boone County has 4 places that are on this important list. Let's learn about them!

Historic Places in Boone County

These are the buildings and areas in Boone County that have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a unique story and helps us understand the history of West Virginia.

Boone County Courthouse

• What it is: The main courthouse for Boone County.
• Where it is: State Street in Madison, West Virginia.
• When it was listed: April 9, 1981.
• Why it's special: Courthouses are often important buildings in a town. They are where local government decisions are made and where justice is served. This building has been a central part of Boone County life for many years.

Madison National Bank

• What it is: An old bank building.
• Where it is: 375 Main Street in Madison, West Virginia.
• When it was listed: August 2, 2007.
• Why it's special: Old bank buildings often have interesting architecture. They also tell us about the economic history of a town, showing where people did their banking and how the community grew.

Nellis Historic District

• What it is: A whole area, or district, with historical importance.
• Where it is: Off County Route 1 in Nellis, West Virginia.
• When it was listed: March 24, 2000.
• Why it's special: A historic district means that a group of buildings or an entire neighborhood is important together. This often happens in places that were once busy towns or important industrial areas, like coal mining communities.

Whitesville School

• What it is: A historic school building.
• Where it is: 37949 Coal River Road in Whitesville, West Virginia.
• When it was listed: December 18, 2013.
• Why it's special: Schools are very important to a community's history. They are where generations of students learned and grew. This building represents the history of education in Whitesville.

Images for kids

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  The Boone County Courthouse in Madison, West Virginia.

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  The Whitesville School building.