Hillside
Also known as Little Elmington
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hillside
Hillside, at Old Cave Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 12, 1985. It was among the first 11 of Charles Town’s 21 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 9 other West Virginia listings. The listing covers 7 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in West Virginia, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 68 MB · National Archives↗Finding Hillside
Old Cave Rd., Charles Town
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
15 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Hillside
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hillside
Is Hillside on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 12, 1985 (Register number 85003521).
Is Hillside a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Jefferson County Courthouse, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit Hillside?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Hillside?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86535330 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.