About this property
The South Central Historic District in Alexander City, Alabama is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It consists of an area of about 200 acres (0.81 km2) with 137 contributing buildings, just south of Alexander City's downtown core. The district is roughly bounded by Broad St., Tallpoosa St., Cherokee Rd., Bishop St., Franklin St., and Willow St. Besides the Jackson House on Cherokee Road, which was built in the 1860s, all contributing resources in the district were built during 1890 to 1950, and the Jackson House was itself remodelled extensively around 1910. Architectural styles represented include Queen Anne and Greek Revival.
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 05000840. It was listed on August 8, 2005.
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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 South Central Historic District listed on the National Register?
South Central Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2005.
What type of historic resource is South Central Historic District?
South Central Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for South Central Historic District?
The period of significance for South Central Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
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