Vancroft
Also known as Mt. St. George Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Vancroft, at Brinker Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 15, 1986. The Register lists it for its landscape design, agriculture and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Shingle Style, as it does for 8 other West Virginia listings. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 59 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 170 MB · National Archives↗Finding Vancroft
Brinker Rd., Wellsburg
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Vancroft
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Vancroft
Is Vancroft on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 1986 (Register number 86002885).
Is Vancroft a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Meadowcroft Rockshelter, 5.6 miles away.
Can you visit Vancroft?
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 Vancroft?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 170 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 86534831 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.