Many buildings and areas of Clarksburg have been placed on the National Register of Historical Places. One of the city’s most recognizable places is “The Waldomore” located on the corner of 4th and Pike streets in uptown Clarksburg that was added to the Register in 1978. This wonderful classical revival structure was the home of Waldo Goff and his family. This building is now the repository for materials relating to the state’s culture and history as well as the books and papers of renowned UFO writer, Gray Barker. It also has a collection of resources for genealogical research.

Just across the street from The Waldomore is the former social center of Clarksburg. The Waldo Hotel. It was once known as West Virginia’s most luxurious hotel, and people rode the train from miles away to experience its atmosphere and southern tradition. It is currently being studied for renovation and the best use for it. This wonderful Italianate Renaissance building consists of 100,000 square feet and is the gateway to the newly renovated Glen Elk district which is rich in ethnic history as well.

The Glen Elk Renovation Project has recently transformed with a new streetscape along Baltimore Avenue and Fifth Streets with the assistance of a $400,000 federal ISTEA grant. This recent transformation is only phase I of a continuing effort to provide a new pedestrian friendly streetscape to the oldest part of Clarksburg’s downtown district.

Other buildings added to the National Register are the following:

Nathan Goff Jr. House located at 463 W. Main Street-this was added in 1994.
Stealey-Goff-Vance House is now located at 123 W Main Street and was added in 1979. This structure is now a historical museum holding a collection of commerce/trade and culture of early Clarksburg.
Trinity Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church located at 420 Ben Street was added to the National Register in 1984.