In 1996, Coal Run was declared a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eighty-seven buildings in the community, plus two other non-building sites, compose the historic district, which covers an area of approximately .
In 1996, Coal Run was recognized as a historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places. Eighty-seven buildings in the community, along with two other non-building sites, make up the historic district, which spans an area of approximately .