National Register of Historic Places
Davis and Elkins Historic District
Davis and Elkins Historic District is a historic place in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1996, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 96001129.
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Davis and Elkins Historic District
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About this place
What is Davis and Elkins Historic District?
The Davis and Elkins Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. It includes two mansions, the Senator Stephen Benton Elkins House (Halliehurst) and Graceland, that are separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A gate house and an ice house are also included in the district. These four structures are associated with the families of Henry Gassaway Davis (1823-1916) and Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911), who were dominating figures in the politics and economy of West Virginia in the late 19th century. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Davis and Elkins Historic District
- City
- Elkins
- County
- Randolph County
- State
- West Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- June 19, 1996
- NRIS reference number
- 96001129
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.92881, -79.84521
When was Davis and Elkins Historic District listed on the National Register?
Davis and Elkins Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1996.
Where is Davis and Elkins Historic District located?
Davis and Elkins Historic District is located in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia at approximately 38.92881, -79.84521. See the map above.
Is Davis and Elkins Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Davis and Elkins Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
Nearby on the register
More historic places in West Virginia
- Warfield--Dye Residence
- Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
- Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Randolph County Community Arts Center
- Elkins, Senator Stephen Benton, House
- Graceland
- Downtown Elkins Historic District
- Riverside School
- Randolph County Courthouse and Jail
- Irons, Dr. John C., House
- Elkins Milling Company
- Pinecrest