Huffman House
Also known as: 022-5003; Creekside Farm; Huffman Farm
Why it's listed
Along State Route 42 in Craig County, this farm complex grew up beside the Cumberland Gap Turnpike. Its centerpiece is a two-story farmhouse built about 1835 in a vernacular Federal style, with a rear ell and front porch added between 1907 and 1911. Nearby are an early-nineteenth-century barn with hand-hewn, mortised-and-tenoned framing, a store rebuilt about 1901, and outbuildings including a wash house, corncrib and garage. The store, locally called the Gathering Place, sold goods ranging from shoes and furs to ginseng and hams, housed the post office between about 1891 and 1907, and routed local telephone service. The house also gave lodging to travelers, and the creek served as a local baptismal site. The property was recognized as a rare survivor of the small farms once tucked into the narrow creek valleys of the Allegheny Mountains, and for its architecture and its role in local commerce from 1835 to 1955.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the property is an excellent local example of a small town center along the Cumberland Gap Turnpike, with a country store, a post office, and lodging for travelers. It also survives as a rare example of the small farms in narrow creek valleys of the Allegheny Mountains. It is listed under Criterion A for Commerce and Criterion C for Architecture at the local level.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 04001546, listed May 26, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Address restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes) |
|---|---|
| County | Craig County |
| Listed | May 26, 2005 |
| Reference number | 04001546 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1835-1955 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | No Style (vernacular Federal-era detailing) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as well cared for, with the house undergoing restoration (vinyl siding and storm windows being removed); the house remains a dwelling and the store and agricultural buildings remain listed in current use. |
| Acreage | 61.7 |
| Coordinates | 37.34725, -80.40190 (Wikidata) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 04001546.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16996090
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.