Williamson Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Williamson Historic District, at Roughly bounded by the Norfolk and Western RR, Pritchard, Polpar, Park, Mulberry and Elm Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 2006. It was among the first 5 of Williamson’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 53 other West Virginia listings. The district takes in 286 historic buildings. The listing covers 46 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district 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 · 161 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by the Norfolk and Western RR, Pritchard, Polpar, Park, Mulberry and Elm Sts., Williamson · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Williamson Historic District
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Questions about Williamson Historic District
Is Williamson Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 15, 2006 (Register number 06001045).
Is Williamson Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Matewan Historic District, 7 miles away.
Can you visit Williamson Historic District?
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 Williamson Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 161 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 86535683 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.