Oglebay Mansion Museum
Also known as Waddington Farm Mansion; Chapline-Paxton-Oglebay
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About Oglebay Mansion Museum
Oglebay Mansion Museum, at Oglebay Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1979. It was among the first 8 of Wheeling’s 49 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 140 other West Virginia listings. The listing covers 3.5 acres.
What it isPark in Wheeling, 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 · 133 MB · National Archives↗1928 to today
- 1928Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Oglebay Mansion Museum
Oglebay Park, Wheeling
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ 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 Oglebay Mansion Museum
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Oglebay Mansion Museum
Is Oglebay Mansion Museum on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1979 (Register number 79002595).
Is Oglebay Mansion Museum a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is West Virginia Independence Hall, 3.8 miles away.
Can you visit Oglebay Mansion Museum?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Oglebay Mansion Museum?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 133 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 86535923 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.