About this property
The Looney House is a historic residence near Ashville, Alabama. The house was built in 1818 by Henry Looney and his father John. Henry Looney was a veteran of the War of 1812 and fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and Fort Strother under the command of Andrew Jackson.
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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 74002179. It was listed on December 31, 1974.
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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 Looney House listed on the National Register?
Looney House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Looney House?
Looney House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Looney House?
The period of significance for Looney House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1812.
Can I research the history near Looney House?
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