Gilchrist House
About this property
The Gilchrist House was a historic farmhouse near Cordova in Walker County, Alabama. Built when Alabama was still a part of the Mississippi Territory, it was considered by architectural scholars as one of the older surviving houses in Alabama and the oldest structure in the central and western area of the state. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1972.
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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 72000188. It was listed on March 23, 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 Gilchrist House listed on the National Register?
Gilchrist House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Gilchrist House?
Gilchrist House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gilchrist House?
The period of significance for Gilchrist House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Gilchrist House?
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