Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
About this property
Tuskegee University (Tuskegee or TU; formerly known as the Tuskegee Institute) is a private, historically black land-grant university in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. It was founded as a normal school for teachers on July 4, 1881, by the Alabama Legislature. In 1932 Tuskegee was involved, in collaboration with the United States Public Health Service, in recruiting participants for an infamous syphilis study.
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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 66000151. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site 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 Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1881.
Can I research the history near Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site?
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