About this property
The Wilson–Finlay House also known as the Joshua Wilson House and the Finlay House, is a historic plantation house in Gainestown, Alabama, United States. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on September 17, 1976. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1978, due to its architectural significance.
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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 78000484. It was listed on July 11, 1978.
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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 Wilson-Finlay House listed on the National Register?
Wilson-Finlay House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Wilson-Finlay House?
Wilson-Finlay House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wilson-Finlay House?
The period of significance for Wilson-Finlay House is recorded as the civil_war era.
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