Downtown Morgantown Historic District

Downtown Morgantown Historic District is a 75-acre area containing 122 buildings that display Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival architectural styles from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The structures form the core of the city's downtown, with the main commercial and civic buildings clustered around High Street.

Zackquill Morgan received a land grant in 1784 and established a systematic grid layout for the town to promote organized growth. The area became an important stop for trade and administration as settlers moved westward into the Ohio Valley region.

The Monongalia Arts Center occupies the former post office building from 1913 and hosts rotating exhibitions and community events that draw visitors from the surrounding area. This venue serves as a gathering place for residents interested in local artistic expression and cultural activities.

The district is best explored on foot, stretching from Willey Street to Foundry Street with High Street as the main thoroughfare running through the center. The streets are level and walkable, allowing visitors to move easily between buildings and take in the architecture at a comfortable pace.

Ten individual structures within the district hold separate listings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the 1898 Brown Building with its distinctive sandstone facade. These buildings were recognized independently for their architectural and historical significance beyond the district as a whole.

Location: Morgantown

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.62970,-79.95720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20