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

Location of Monongalia County in West Virginia

Hey there! Did you know that all across the United States, there are special places that are super important because of their history or unique design? These places are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special club for old buildings, cool bridges, and even ancient sites that tell us a lot about the past.

This page is all about the amazing historic places right here in Monongalia County, West Virginia. There are 44 of these cool spots in our county! One of them is even extra special and is called a National Historic Landmark, which means it's important to the whole country!

Let's explore some of these fantastic places and learn a bit about why they are so special.

Discovering Monongalia County's Historic Treasures

Monongalia County is full of interesting history, and many of its important buildings and sites are protected. This means they are recognized for their value and efforts are made to keep them safe for future generations, like you!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are worth saving. These can be buildings, structures, objects, sites, or even entire neighborhoods! They are chosen because they have played a big part in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it helps people understand its importance and encourages its preservation.

Cool Historic Spots in Monongalia County

Here's a look at some of the awesome places in Monongalia County that are on the National Register:

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	D.I.B. Anderson Farm		March 25, 1994 (#94000213)	3333 Collins Ferry Rd. 39°39′36″N 79°58′27″W / 39.66°N 79.974167°W / 39.66; -79.974167 (D.I.B. Anderson Farm)	Morgantown	This farm is a great example of how farms used to look and operate in the area.
2	Brown Building		July 8, 1985 (#85001514)	295 High St. 39°37′47″N 79°57′22″W / 39.629722°N 79.956111°W / 39.629722; -79.956111 (Brown Building)	Morgantown	Located on High Street, this building is part of Morgantown's historic downtown.
3	Camp Rhododendron		May 15, 1991 (#91000545)	Off Interstate 68 8 mi (13 km) east of Morgantown 39°38′18″N 79°48′56″W / 39.638333°N 79.815556°W / 39.638333; -79.815556 (Camp Rhododendron)	Morgantown	This camp offers a glimpse into outdoor recreation and community life from the past.
4	Chancery Hill Historic District		December 3, 1999 (#99001401)	Roughly bounded by S. High St., Oak Grove Cemetery, Waitman, Allison, and Simpson Sts. and 256 Prairie Ave. 39°37′20″N 79°57′43″W / 39.622222°N 79.961944°W / 39.622222; -79.961944 (Chancery Hill Historic District)	Morgantown	This historic district includes many old and important buildings, like the Alexander Wade House.
5	Judge Frank Cox House		January 12, 1984 (#84003626)	206 Spruce St. 39°37′27″N 79°57′20″W / 39.624167°N 79.955556°W / 39.624167; -79.955556 (Judge Frank Cox House)	Morgantown	The home of a former judge, showing the architecture of its time.
6	Dents Run Covered Bridge		June 4, 1981 (#81000604)	County Route 43/4 near junction of County Route 43 crossing Dents Run 39°37′26″N 80°02′24″W / 39.623889°N 80.04°W / 39.623889; -80.04 (Dents Run Covered Bridge)	Laurel Point	A beautiful old covered bridge, a classic sight from earlier times.
7	Dering Building		November 4, 1994 (#94001288)	175-177 Walnut St. 39°37′49″N 79°57′25″W / 39.630278°N 79.956944°W / 39.630278; -79.956944 (Dering Building)	Morgantown	An important building on Walnut Street in Morgantown.
8	Downtown Morgantown Historic District		May 2, 1996 (#96000441)	Roughly bounded by Chestnut and Spruce Sts. between Foundry and Willey Sts. 39°37′47″N 79°57′26″W / 39.629722°N 79.957222°W / 39.629722; -79.957222 (Downtown Morgantown Historic District)	Morgantown	This district covers a large part of Morgantown's city center with many old buildings.
9	Easton Roller Mill		December 19, 1978 (#78002806)	Near Easton Hill on County Route 119/17 39°39′00″N 79°54′45″W / 39.65°N 79.9125°W / 39.65; -79.9125 (Easton Roller Mill)	Morgantown	An old mill that shows how grain was processed long ago.
10	Ford House		November 15, 1993 (#93001227)	310 Ford St. 39°37′18″N 79°57′45″W / 39.621667°N 79.9625°W / 39.621667; -79.9625 (Ford House)	Morgantown	A historic house that tells a story about the people who lived there.
11	Fourth Ward School		August 25, 2004 (#04000914)	287 Eureka Dr. 39°38′25″N 79°56′56″W / 39.640278°N 79.948889°W / 39.640278; -79.948889 (Fourth Ward School)	Morgantown	This old school building reminds us of how education used to be.
12	Greenmont Historic District		February 2, 2005 (#04001597)	Roughly bounded by Arlington, Front, Conn, White Ave., Posten Ave., Kingwood St., and Decker Ave. 39°37′31″N 79°57′00″W / 39.625278°N 79.95°W / 39.625278; -79.95 (Greenmont Historic District)	Morgantown	A neighborhood with many historic homes and buildings.
13	Hackney House		July 1, 1999 (#99000789)	89 Kingwood St. 39°37′39″N 79°57′08″W / 39.6275°N 79.952222°W / 39.6275; -79.952222 (Hackney House)	Morgantown	Another important historic house in Morgantown.
14	Hamilton Farm Petroglyphs		August 7, 1974 (#74002015)	Southeast of Ringgold on U.S. Route 119 39°33′34″N 79°56′16″W / 39.5594°N 79.9378°W / 39.5594; -79.9378 (Hamilton Farm Petroglyphs)	Ringgold	These are ancient rock carvings, showing art from people who lived here long, long ago.
15	Harmony Grove Meeting House		September 16, 1983 (#83003245)	Off Interstate 79 39°36′12″N 79°59′25″W / 39.603333°N 79.990278°W / 39.603333; -79.990278 (Harmony Grove Meeting House)	Harmony Grove	A historic meeting house, important for its role in community gatherings.
16	Harner Homestead		January 12, 1984 (#84003629)	1818 Listravia St. 39°37′26″N 79°55′14″W / 39.623889°N 79.920556°W / 39.623889; -79.920556 (Harner Homestead)	Morgantown	An old homestead that shows how families lived and worked in the past.
17	Henry Clay Furnace		January 26, 1970 (#70000658)	Southeast of Cheat Neck in Coopers Rock State Forest 39°38′56″N 79°49′07″W / 39.648889°N 79.818611°W / 39.648889; -79.818611 (Henry Clay Furnace)	Cheat Neck	This old furnace was used to make iron, showing the early industries of the region.
18	Kern's Fort		April 9, 1993 (#93000225)	305 Dewey St. 39°37′31″N 79°56′59″W / 39.625278°N 79.949722°W / 39.625278; -79.949722 (Kern's Fort)	Morgantown	A historic fort that played a role in the area's early defense.
19	Kincaid and Arnett Feed and Flour Building		July 21, 1995 (#95000873)	156 Clay St. 39°37′31″N 79°57′50″W / 39.625278°N 79.963889°W / 39.625278; -79.963889 (Kincaid and Arnett Feed and Flour Building)	Morgantown	This building was once important for trade and supplies in the community.
20	Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church		November 15, 2006 (#06001046)	Junction of County Routes 32 and 41 39°37′23″N 80°05′05″W / 39.623056°N 80.084722°W / 39.623056; -80.084722 (Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church)	Morgantown	A historic church that has served its community for many years.
21	Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point		June 25, 1973 (#73001922)	2.25 mi (3.62 km) northeast of Pentress on County Route 39 39°43′16″N 80°07′07″W / 39.721111°N 80.118611°W / 39.721111; -80.118611 (Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point)	Pentress	This point marks the end of the famous Mason-Dixon Line, which helped define state borders. It even extends into Pennsylvania!
22	Men's Hall		February 5, 1990 (#89002309)	Prospect and High Sts. 39°37′59″N 79°57′10″W / 39.633056°N 79.952778°W / 39.633056; -79.952778 (Men's Hall)	Morgantown	An important building on the West Virginia University campus.
23	Metropolitan Theatre		January 12, 1984 (#84003631)	371 S. High St. 39°37′51″N 79°57′20″W / 39.630833°N 79.955556°W / 39.630833; -79.955556 (Metropolitan Theatre)	Morgantown	This old theater has hosted many performances and events over the years.
24	Monongalia County Courthouse		July 8, 1985 (#85001525)	243 High St. 39°37′47″N 79°57′26″W / 39.629722°N 79.957222°W / 39.629722; -79.957222 (Monongalia County Courthouse)	Morgantown	The county courthouse is where important government and legal decisions happen.
25	Elizabeth Moore Hall		December 19, 1985 (#85003208)	University Ave. 39°38′06″N 79°57′20″W / 39.635°N 79.955556°W / 39.635; -79.955556 (Elizabeth Moore Hall)	Morgantown	Another historic building on the West Virginia University campus.
26	Morgantown Wharf and Warehouse Historic District		December 16, 1998 (#98001466)	Roughly along the Monongahela River from Warren St. to Walnut St. 39°37′42″N 79°57′39″W / 39.628333°N 79.960833°W / 39.628333; -79.960833 (Morgantown Wharf and Warehouse Historic District)	Morgantown	This area along the river was once a busy hub for trade and shipping.
27	Oglebay Hall		December 19, 1985 (#85003207)	University Ave. 39°38′14″N 79°57′16″W / 39.637222°N 79.954444°W / 39.637222; -79.954444 (Oglebay Hall)	Morgantown	A significant building at West Virginia University.
28	Old Morgantown Post Office		March 28, 1979 (#79002593)	107 High St. 39°37′41″N 79°57′29″W / 39.628056°N 79.958056°W / 39.628056; -79.958056 (Old Morgantown Post Office)	Morgantown	This building used to be the main post office for Morgantown.
29	Old Stone House		December 27, 1972 (#72001290)	Chestnut St. 39°37′49″N 79°57′26″W / 39.630278°N 79.957222°W / 39.630278; -79.957222 (Old Stone House)	Morgantown	A very old stone house that shows early building styles.
30	Old Watson Homestead House		December 7, 1984 (#84003871)	County Route 73 39°31′46″N 80°02′38″W / 39.529444°N 80.043889°W / 39.529444; -80.043889 (Old Watson Homestead House)	Smithtown	This homestead gives us a peek into rural life from long ago.
31	Purinton House		December 19, 1985 (#85003206)	University Ave. 39°38′05″N 79°57′20″W / 39.634722°N 79.955556°W / 39.634722; -79.955556 (Purinton House)	Morgantown	Another important building on the West Virginia University campus.
32	Rogers House		December 4, 1984 (#84000683)	293 Willey St. 39°37′53″N 79°57′09″W / 39.631389°N 79.9525°W / 39.631389; -79.9525 (Rogers House)	Morgantown	A historic house that is now used by the West Virginia University Campus Ministry Center.
33	St. Mary's Orthodox Church		February 3, 1988 (#87002525)	W. Park and Holland Aves. 39°38′03″N 79°57′43″W / 39.634167°N 79.961944°W / 39.634167; -79.961944 (St. Mary's Orthodox Church)	Westover	This church is a beautiful example of religious architecture.
34	Second Ward Negro Elementary School		July 28, 1992 (#92000896)	Junction of White and Posten Aves. 39°37′17″N 79°56′57″W / 39.621389°N 79.949167°W / 39.621389; -79.949167 (Second Ward Negro Elementary School)	Morgantown	This school building is important for understanding the history of education in the area.
35	Seneca Glass Company Building		December 19, 1985 (#85003214)	709 Beechurst Ave. 39°38′28″N 79°57′44″W / 39.641111°N 79.962222°W / 39.641111; -79.962222 (Seneca Glass Company Building)	Morgantown	This building was once home to a famous glass company, showing the region's industrial past.
36	South Park Historic District		July 23, 1990 (#90001054)	Roughly bounded by Elgin St., Kingwood St., Cobun Ave., Prairie Ave., Jefferson St., Lincoln Ave., and Grand St. 39°37′21″N 79°57′08″W / 39.6225°N 79.952222°W / 39.6225; -79.952222 (South Park Historic District)	Morgantown	A large historic neighborhood with many interesting homes.
37	Stalnaker Hall		December 19, 1985 (#85003205)	Maiden Ln. 39°38′08″N 79°57′11″W / 39.635556°N 79.953056°W / 39.635556; -79.953056 (Stalnaker Hall)	Morgantown	Another historic hall at West Virginia University.
38	Stewart Hall		June 25, 1980 (#80004034)	West Virginia University campus 39°38′03″N 79°57′16″W / 39.634167°N 79.954444°W / 39.634167; -79.954444 (Stewart Hall)	Morgantown	An important building on the West Virginia University campus.
39	Vance Farmhouse		November 21, 1991 (#91001731)	1535 Mileground, West Virginia University 39°38′23″N 79°56′13″W / 39.639722°N 79.936944°W / 39.639722; -79.936944 (Vance Farmhouse)	Morgantown	This farmhouse is part of the West Virginia University property and has a long history.
40	Alexander Wade House		October 15, 1966 (#66000752)	256 Prairie St. 39°37′29″N 79°57′30″W / 39.624722°N 79.958333°W / 39.624722; -79.958333 (Alexander Wade House)	Morgantown	This house is a National Historic Landmark, meaning it's super important to the history of the entire United States!
41	Walters House		August 18, 1983 (#83003246)	221 Willey St. 39°37′55″N 79°57′13″W / 39.631944°N 79.953611°W / 39.631944; -79.953611 (Walters House)	Morgantown	A historic house on Willey Street.
42	Waitman T. Willey House		April 15, 1982 (#82004327)	128 Wagner Rd. 39°37′30″N 79°57′34″W / 39.625°N 79.959444°W / 39.625; -79.959444 (Waitman T. Willey House)	Morgantown	The home of Waitman T. Willey, an important figure in West Virginia's history.
43	Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building		October 30, 1985 (#85003406)	160 Fayette St. 39°37′52″N 79°57′22″W / 39.631111°N 79.956111°W / 39.631111; -79.956111 (Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building)	Morgantown	This building was used by a group that worked for social change and community improvement.
44	Woodburn Circle		December 4, 1974 (#74002014)	University Ave., West Virginia University 39°38′09″N 79°57′35″W / 39.635833°N 79.959722°W / 39.635833; -79.959722 (Woodburn Circle)	Morgantown	A central and historic part of the West Virginia University campus.