Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption
National Register of Historic Places

Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption

Ferndale, Humboldt County, California
Listed
February 11, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82002183

About this property

Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption is a historic former rectory built in 1883. It now stands at 563 Ocean Avenue in Ferndale, California and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

563 Ocean Ave.
Ferndale, Humboldt County, California
40.57473, -124.26270

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 82002183. It was listed on February 11, 1982.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ferndale Main Street Historic District
Modern
0.1 mi
Shaw House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Ferndale Public Library
Civil War
0.3 mi
Alford-Nielson House
Industrial
0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Rio Dell Massacre
1862Indian Wars
10 mi
Eel River Expedition (1861)
1861Indian Wars
12.2 mi
Humboldt Bay Massacre — Second Attack (Spring 1860)
1860Indian Wars
13.7 mi
Humboldt Bay Massacre
1860Indian Wars
13.9 mi
Battle of Humboldt Bay (Fort Humboldt era) 1855
1855Indian Wars
14.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption listed on the National Register?

Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption?

Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption?

The period of significance for Rectory, Catholic Church of the Assumption is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1883.

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