Elmhurst
Also known as Lynn,William and Carol,House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Elmhurst
Elmhurst, at 1606 Pleasant Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1986. It was among the first 11 of Wellsburg’s 15 listings, with seven others the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce, agriculture, architecture and communications, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 140 other West Virginia listings. It was listed as part of Pleasant Avenue MRA. The listing covers 3.3 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1606 Pleasant Ave., Wellsburg · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Elmhurst
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Elmhurst
Is Elmhurst on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 16, 1986 (Register number 86001072).
Is Elmhurst a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Main, Bethany College, 5.7 miles away.
Can you visit Elmhurst?
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 Elmhurst?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 86534295 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.