Hinton Historic District
Hinton Historic District, Historic district in Hinton, West Virginia, US.
The district spans 80 acres with 212 buildings displaying Classical Revival, Late Victorian, and American Four-Square architectural styles along tree-lined streets.
The establishment of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line in the late 1800s transformed Hinton into a commercial center, leading to rapid development.
The district contains the Carnegie Library, First Baptist Church, and the YMCA building, which have served as centers for education and community gatherings.
Visitors can explore the district's buildings, including the Wagon Wheel Restaurant from 1876, the Summers County Library, and the Railway Passenger Station.
The district features a preserved railroad water tank structure and two veterans' memorials that document the transportation and military heritage.
Location: Hinton
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Elevation above the sea: 445 m
GPS coordinates: 37.67360,-80.88640
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:14
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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