About this property
The Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District is a historic district in Athens, Alabama. Athens was founded in 1818 when Robert Beaty and John D. Carroll began selling tracts of land. The following year, the town was chosen as the county seat of the newly formed Limestone County. Commercial development around the courthouse square was swift, aided by the strong cotton market. The town and courthouse suffered heavy damage during the Civil War in the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 97001164. It was listed on October 9, 1997.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District?
Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1818.
Can I research the history near Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District?
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