North River Mills Historic District facts for kids
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Hiett Log House, May 2007
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 North River Mills Historic District
Location in Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
North River Mills Historic District
Location in West Virginia
North River Mills Historic District
Location in the United States
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| Location | Junction of County Roads 45/20 and 4/2, North River Mills, West Virginia |
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| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built by | Harmison, Charlie |
| Architect | Moreland, William |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Federal, Bungalow, Gothic Revival, Vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000261 |
| Added to NRHP | May 4, 2011 |
The North River Mills Historic District is a special area in North River Mills, West Virginia. It's like a time capsule, showing what life was like long ago. This district is found in Hampshire County, West Virginia, right where Hiett Run meets the North River. The North River then flows into the Cacapon River.
Once, this area was a busy industrial town. Now, it's mostly visited by people who live there in the summer and by tourists who want to see its history.
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What is a Historic District?
A historic district is a group of buildings, sites, or objects that are important because of their history, architecture, or culture. When a place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it means it's recognized as a significant part of American history. The North River Mills Historic District was added to this list in 2011.
This district includes 25 "contributing buildings" and five "contributing sites." This means these buildings and sites help tell the story of the area's past.
Buildings and Sites to Explore
The North River Mills Historic District has many interesting old buildings and places to see. They show different styles of architecture, like Georgian, Federal, and Gothic Revival.
Historic Homes
- Hiett House: Built around 1770, this old house comes with a shed and a privy (an outdoor toilet).
- Croston House: This home was built around 1840 and has a barn from about 1910.
- Miller House: Dating back to around 1790, it also has other small buildings nearby.
- Kump House: This house was built around 1805.
- Moreland House: This home was built around 1880.
- Shanholtz House: Built around 1930, it's also known as the North River Mills Society for Antiquarian Arts and the Diffusion of Knowledge.
Community Buildings
- North River Mills Grocery: This building was first built around 1810 and then updated around 1920.
- North River Mills School: This schoolhouse dates back to around 1880.
- United Methodist Church: This church was built around 1893.
Important Sites
Besides the buildings, there are also important sites that tell the district's story:
- The cemetery connected to the Kump House.
- The Miller Mill Site, from around 1880.
- The Shanholtz Mill Site, from around 1930.
- A mill pond and a millrace, both from around 1880. These were important for powering the mills.
Gallery
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Audra Croston House, May 2007
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North River Mills United Methodist Church, May 2007
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Old North River Mills Store and Post Office, May 2007
