About this property
The Battles Wharf Historic District comprises a portion of Battles Wharf, Alabama, United States, between Mobile Bay and U.S. Route 98. The area, also called Battles, is a narrow stretch of bayfront with long, deep lots accessible by shell-paved lanes. Houses in the area date from about 1842 to the present day, and are in a distinctive wood-frame cottage style with tall windows and broad porches. Many houses feature so-called "rain porches," deep shed-roofed screened porches attached to the main house and elevated on short masonry piers.
Location
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 88000107. It was listed on April 27, 1988.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Nearby Historic Sites
Nearby Battles
Questions about this property
When was Battles Wharf Historic District listed on the National Register?
Battles Wharf Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Battles Wharf Historic District?
Battles Wharf Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battles Wharf Historic District?
The period of significance for Battles Wharf Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Battles Wharf Historic District?
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