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

[3] Washington & Jefferson College was opposed to the designation, but filed an objection too late in the proceedings.

[6] The college has purchased and demolished a number of buildings listed in the historic district, including 308, 314 and 322 E. Wheeling Street, which made way for the Burnett Center.

[7] A 140-year-old farm house at 137 South Wade Street was acquired by the college in 1977 after being vacant for several years and moved to a new location.

[3] Media related to East Washington Historic District at Wikimedia Commons