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

Location of Tucker County in West Virginia

This article is about the special places in Tucker County, West Virginia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings, areas, or sites that the United States government believes are worth protecting because of their history. Think of it like a national "hall of fame" for old and important places!

When a place is added to the National Register, it means it has a unique story to tell about our past. It could be where something important happened, or it might show us how people lived a long time ago. In Tucker County, there are 11 such places that have been recognized for their historical value. This list will help you learn about them.

Discovering Tucker County's Historic Gems

These are the amazing places in Tucker County that are officially recognized for their history. Each one has a special story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Cottrill Opera House		August 29, 1979 (#79002602)	East Ave. 39°09′01″N 79°29′53″W / 39.150278°N 79.498056°W / 39.150278; -79.498056 (Cottrill Opera House)	Thomas	The Cottrill Opera House in Thomas is a historic building. It was once a lively place where people gathered for performances and events. It was added to the National Register in 1979.
2	Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building		October 6, 2011 (#11000733)	570 Douglas Rd. 39°08′33″N 79°30′12″W / 39.1425°N 79.503333°W / 39.1425; -79.503333 (Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building)	Thomas	This building in Thomas was once the main office for the Davis Coal and Coke Company. It played a big role in the history of coal mining in the area. It became a historic site in 2011.
3	Fairfax Stone Site		January 26, 1970 (#70000653)	North of William at corner of Grant, Preston, and Tucker counties 39°11′42″N 79°29′16″W / 39.195°N 79.487778°W / 39.195; -79.487778 (Fairfax Stone Site)	Thomas	The Fairfax Stone is a very old landmark. It marks the original boundary of a large land grant from the 1700s. It's a key part of the history of how land was divided in West Virginia. It was listed in 1970.
4	Herman August Meyer House		July 15, 2010 (#09001195)	287 Thomas Ave. 39°07′49″N 79°27′48″W / 39.130278°N 79.463333°W / 39.130278; -79.463333 (Herman August Meyer House)	Davis	The Herman August Meyer House in Davis is a beautiful historic home. It shows us the kind of architecture and lifestyle from a past era. It joined the National Register in 2010.
5	St. George Academy		November 29, 2001 (#01001333)	County Road 1 39°09′49″N 79°41′57″W / 39.163611°N 79.699167°W / 39.163611; -79.699167 (St. George Academy)	St. George	St. George Academy was an important educational building in the community of St. George. It played a role in teaching and shaping young minds in the area. It was recognized as historic in 2001.
6	Thomas Commercial Historic District		August 14, 1998 (#98001072)	Roughly Spruce St. and East Ave. between First St. and Third St.; East Ave. west to the North Fork of the Blackwater River 39°09′46″N 79°29′34″W / 39.162778°N 79.492778°W / 39.162778; -79.492778 (Thomas Commercial Historic District)	Thomas	This historic district in Thomas includes many old buildings that were once part of the town's busy business area. It helps us see what the town looked like when it was growing. It became a historic district in 1998.
7	Tucker County Bank Building		August 26, 2010 (#10000579)	1000 Walnut St. 39°05′49″N 79°40′47″W / 39.096967°N 79.679780°W / 39.096967; -79.679780 (Tucker County Bank Building)	Parsons	The Tucker County Bank Building in Parsons is a significant structure. It represents the financial history and growth of the county. It was listed on the National Register in 2010.
8	Tucker County Courthouse and Jail		August 23, 1984 (#84003680)	1st and Walnut Sts. 39°05′49″N 79°40′51″W / 39.096944°N 79.680833°W / 39.096944; -79.680833 (Tucker County Courthouse and Jail)	Parsons	The Tucker County Courthouse and Jail in Parsons are important government buildings. They show how justice and law were handled in the county's past. They were added to the list in 1984.
9	Western Maryland Depot		May 2, 1996 (#96000444)	166½ Main St. 39°05′44″N 79°40′50″W / 39.095556°N 79.680556°W / 39.095556; -79.680556 (Western Maryland Depot)	Parsons	The Western Maryland Depot in Parsons was a train station. Train depots were vital for travel and trade in the past, connecting communities. This depot became a historic site in 1996.