Bunker Hill Historic District

Bunker Hill Historic District is a settlement area in West Virginia with numerous preserved structures built in Greek Revival style from the 1800s. The area contains residences, commercial buildings, mills, and churches positioned on a slope at roughly 170 meters elevation.

In the early 1800s, General Elisha Boyd established an industrial center with mills, brick production, and a trading post on his property. The settlement grew as a commercial hub for the surrounding area and has maintained its essential structure since that time.

The district reflects the early industrial development of the region through its preserved buildings and street patterns that visitors can still observe today. Walking through the area, one sees how commerce and daily life were organized around mills, shops, and gathering places that residents used for generations.

The district consists of several buildings spread across the area, requiring time to explore on foot and see the various structures. Starting with a general overview and then focusing on individual buildings helps visitors notice architectural details and get a fuller sense of the layout.

The area was once divided into distinct social zones, with a separate residential section for African American residents who settled there after the Civil War. This aspect of its social past remains visible in how the area is organized today.

Location: West Virginia

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 171 m

GPS coordinates: 39.33220,-78.05360

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45