Charles Downs II House
Listed as “Downs, Charles, II, House” · Also known as Downs House
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About Charles Downs II House
Charles Downs II House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1991. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 86 other West Virginia listings. The listing covers 2 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 · 93 MB · National Archives↗Finding Charles Downs II House
Near Falling Waters, WV (0.6 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Charles Downs II House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Charles Downs II House
Is Charles Downs II House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 17, 1991 (Register number 91000554).
Is Charles Downs II House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Frederick State Park, 7.7 miles away.
Can you visit Charles Downs II House?
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 Charles Downs II House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 93 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 86534781 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.