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John McLure House
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National Register of Historic Places

John McLure House

Listed as “McLure, John, House” · Also known as Phillips,Hans,House; Sands,Lawrence,House; Zane,Daniel,House

On the National Register since 199135 years
Mid-19th CenturyListed 1991Wheeling

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

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About John McLure House

John McLure House, at 203 S. Front St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 5, 1991. The Register lists it for its architecture, maritime history and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 14 other West Virginia listings. Three 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 · 113 MB · National Archives↗
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203 S. Front St., Wheeling · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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10 more Register listings within half a mile

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

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Mid-19th Century style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.

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Questions about John McLure House

Is John McLure House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 5, 1991 (Register number 91001013).

Is John McLure House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wheeling Suspension Bridge, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit John McLure House?

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 John McLure House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 113 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 86535919 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.