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Fleming–Watson Historic District

Coordinates: 39°28′53″N 80°8′36″W / 39.48139°N 80.14333°W / 39.48139; -80.14333
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Fleming–Watson Historic District
Hutchinson Mansion at 701 Benoni Avenue
Fleming–Watson Historic District is located in West Virginia
Fleming–Watson Historic District
Fleming–Watson Historic District is located in the United States
Fleming–Watson Historic District
LocationApproximately bounded by Fairmont Ave., Second, Fay Sts., Apple Ct, Green, Emerson Sts., Coleman Ave., Seventh St., Outlook, Fairmont, West Virginia
Coordinates39°28′53″N 80°8′36″W / 39.48139°N 80.14333°W / 39.48139; -80.14333
Area84 acres (34 ha)
ArchitectLyons, A.C., Giffon, George
Architectural styleVarious
NRHP reference No.01001330[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 29, 2001

The Fleming–Watson Historic District comprises 365 buildings and 1 structure of architecture significance on 84 acres (0.34 km2) in Fairmont, West Virginia. It is in two irregular sections separated by a ravine, approximately bounded by Fairmont Avenue, Second and Fay Streets, Apple Crescent, Green and Emerson Streets, Coleman Avenue, Ninth Street, and Outlook. High Gate, the James Edwin Watson House, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the district.[2]

The district contains a variety of the architectural styles that were common from 1850 to 1951. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b David L. Tavlor (August 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Fleming–Watson Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved September 18, 2015.Photos