West Alexander Historic District

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West Alexander Historic District
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Houses near 125 Main St, looking east
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LocationRoughly bounded by Main, N. Liberty and Mechanic Sts., West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°6′15″N80°30′37″W / 40.10417°N 80.51028°W / 40.10417; -80.51028 Coordinates: 40°6′15″N80°30′37″W / 40.10417°N 80.51028°W / 40.10417; -80.51028
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference No. 85000471 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 07, 1985

West Alexander Historic District is a historic district in West Alexander, Pennsylvania.

It is designated as a historic district by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "West Alexander Historic District". Landmark Registry - Historic District. Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. 2008. Retrieved 2010-11-08.