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Wilson School
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National Register of Historic Places

Wilson School

Also known as West Augusta Historical Society Museum

On the National Register since 200125 years
Collegiate GothicListed 2001Mannington

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Wilson School

Wilson School, at 917 E. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 2001. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Collegiate Gothic, as it does for 1 other West Virginia listings.

What it isListed on the NRHP in West Virginia. 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 · 112 MB · National Archives↗
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917 E. Main St., Mannington

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Wilson School

Is Wilson School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 29, 2001 (Register number 01001331).

Is Wilson School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Andrews Methodist Church, 21.2 miles away.

Can you visit Wilson School?

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 Wilson School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 112 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 86535568 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.