High Gate
Also known as James Edwin Watson House; Ross Funeral Home
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About High Gate
High Gate, at 801 Fairmont Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 15, 1982. It was among the first 3 of Fairmont’s 16 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 4.5 acres.
What it isBuilding in West Virginia, United States. 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 · 98 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes
801 Fairmont Ave., Fairmont · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of High Gate
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about High Gate
Is High Gate on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 15, 1982 (Register number 82004326).
Is High Gate a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Andrews Methodist Church, 11.7 miles away.
Can you visit High Gate?
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 High Gate?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 98 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 86535560 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.