Downtown Morgantown Historic District, Morgantown

Name: Downtown Morgantown Historic District
Address: Morgantown, United States

#40 among attractions in Morgantown

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Downtown Morgantown Historic District is a federally designated historic district in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The district, encompassing approximately 75 acres, has 122 contributing buildings and 2 contributing sites including commercial and public buildings, residences, and churches. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 2, 1996. Ten of the contributing buildings are listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places. Significant structures located within the historic district are the Monongalia County Courthouse, the Metropolitan Theater, and the Old Morgantown Post Office. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°37'47"N, 79°57'26"W

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Downtown Morgantown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Theatre, Monongalia Arts Center, Monongalia County Courthouse.

0.4 miNW
Church
St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Morgantown
10 min walk • St. Mary's Orthodox Church, originally known as Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church, is a historic church of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese located at the intersection of West Park and Holland Avenues in Westover, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was also known as St.
~620 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown
4 min walk • Metropolitan Theatre is a historic theater building located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It opened July 24, 1924, two-and-a-half years after construction began, and consists of a single floor auditorium with balcony.
~70 ftNE
Museum, Modern art museum
Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown
1 min walk • The Monongalia Arts Center, or MAC, is located in Morgantown, West Virginia near the campus of West Virginia University. The MAC opened to the public in 1978 as a non-profit arts and culture center, which it remains today.
~120 ftE
Romanesque architecture
Monongalia County Courthouse, Morgantown
1 min walk • Monongalia County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.
~1500 ftNE
Library
West Virginia & Regional History Center, Morgantown
8 min walk • The West Virginia & Regional History Center, is the largest archival collection housing documents and manuscripts involving West Virginia and the surrounding central Appalachian region.
~950 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Deckers Creek Trail, Morgantown
5 min walk • The Deckers Creek Trail is a rail trail located in West Virginia. The 19-mile trail climbs a 2% grade, rising 1,000 feet in elevation as it runs through the deciduous forests, hemlock groves, open fields and farmlands in Preston County.
~420 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Warner Theatre, Morgantown
3 min walk • The Warner Theater is a historic Art Deco movie theater at 147 High Street in downtown Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
~1810 ftNE
Romanesque architecture, Library
Stewart Hall, Morgantown
9 min walk • Stewart Hall is a historic library and administration building associated with the West Virginia University and located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.
~1980 ftN
Georgian architecture
Elizabeth Moore Hall, Morgantown
10 min walk • Elizabeth Moore Hall is a historic women's physical education building associated with West Virginia University and located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.
~1570 ftNE
Library
West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown
8 min walk • The West Virginia University Libraries at West Virginia University consist of seven individual libraries located on various WVU campuses. The Downtown Campus library is on the WVU Downtown Campus. The Evansdale Library is located on the WVU's Evansdale campus. The Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Library is located on WVU's Medical Campus.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
West Virginia University, Morgantown
12 min walk • West Virginia University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Morgantown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown (1 min walk), Monongalia County Courthouse, Morgantown (1 min walk), Dering Building, Morgantown (2 min walk), Brown Building, Morgantown (2 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Morgantown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Morgantown Historic District:

Train

Walnut (1 min walk)
Beechurst (10 min walk)

Bus

Mountain Line Deport (4 min walk)
FlixBus Morgantown • Lines: 2668 (27 min walk)