About this property
Georgia Cottage, also known as the Augusta Evans Wilson House, is a historic residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1972, based on its association with Augusta Jane Evans. She was one of the most popular American novelists of the nineteenth century and the first female author in the United States to earn over $100,000 for her work, but has been largely forgotten in recent times.
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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 72000170. It was listed on September 13, 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 Georgia Cottage listed on the National Register?
Georgia Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Georgia Cottage?
Georgia Cottage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Georgia Cottage?
The period of significance for Georgia Cottage is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Georgia Cottage?
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