Alexander Wade House
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Alexander Wade House | |
 Alexander Wade House, September 2012 | |
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| Location | 256 Prairie St., Morgantown, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 39°37′29″N 79°57′30″W / 39.62472°N 79.95833°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architectural style | Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods) |
| Part of | Chancery Hill Historic District (2001 increase) (ID01001405) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000752 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[1] |
| Designated NHL | December 21, 1965[2] |
| Designated CP | November 29, 2001 |
The Alexander Wade House is a historic house at 256 Prairie Street in Morgantown, West Virginia. Built in 1860, it was the home of educator Alexander Wade (1832-1904) from 1872 until his death. Wade is credited with developing a system of grade promotional exams and graduations that was widely adopted in the late 19th century. The house was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1965.[2][3]
