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Wellsburg Wharf
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National Register of Historic Places

Wellsburg Wharf

On the National Register since 197947 years
Listed 1979Wellsburg
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About Wellsburg Wharf

Wellsburg Wharf, at 6th and Main Sts, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 27, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Wellsburg’s 15 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric wharf in Wellsburg, 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 · 128 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

6th and Main Sts, Wellsburg · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Wellsburg WharfStart here
  2. 2Miller's TavernFederal · next door
Around it

9 more Register listings within a mile

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

BGen. I. H. Duval MansionGreek Revival0.5 miBHarry and Louisiana Beall Paull MansionMediterranean0.6 miBLewis Hall Mansion (Additional Documentation)Greek Revival0.6 miBLucy Tarr MansionQueen Anne0.7 miDWellsburg Historic DistrictFederal0.7 miBBeallmoreNeo-Classical Revival0.8 miBKirker HouseHigh Victorian Italianate0.8 miBElmhurstGreek Revival0.9 miBDavid and Lucy Tarr Fleming MansionGreek Revival1 mi

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Questions about Wellsburg Wharf

Is Wellsburg Wharf on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 27, 1979 (Register number 79002572).

Is Wellsburg Wharf 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, 5.2 miles away.

Can you visit Wellsburg Wharf?

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 Wellsburg Wharf?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 128 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 86534847 · Wikidata · old views from Wellsburg’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.