About this property
Gaineswood is a grand plantation house in Demopolis, Alabama, and a significant remaining example of Greek Revival architecture in Alabama. The house was built with the profits of forced labor, and much of the actual construction was performed by enslaved people. It was completed on the eve of the American Civil War after a construction period of almost 20 years.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000167. It was listed on January 5, 1972.
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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 Gaineswood listed on the National Register?
Gaineswood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Gaineswood?
Gaineswood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Gaineswood a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Gaineswood has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Gaineswood?
The period of significance for Gaineswood is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Gaineswood?
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