Sutton Downtown Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Sutton Downtown Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Main St., River View Dr., and First St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 10, 1987. The Register lists it for its commerce, military, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 105 other West Virginia listings. The district takes in 85 historic buildings. The listing covers 27 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district 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 · 144 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by Main St., River View Dr., and First St., Sutton · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Sutton Downtown Historic DistrictStart here
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William Edgar Haymond HouseQueen Anne · next door - 3
Old Sutton High SchoolVictorian · 0.2 mi on
Memories of Sutton Downtown Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Sutton Downtown Historic District
Is Sutton Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 10, 1987 (Register number 87001059).
Is Sutton Downtown Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Sutton Downtown Historic District?
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 Sutton Downtown Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 144 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 86534819 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.