About this property
Fort Barrancas (1839) or Fort San Carlos de Barrancas (from 1787) is a United States military fort and National Historic Landmark in the former Warrington area of Pensacola, Florida, located physically within Naval Air Station Pensacola, which was developed later around it. The hill-top fort, connected to a sea level water battery, overlooks Pensacola Bay. From 1839 to 1844, the historic Spanish fort on the hill was reconstructed and dramatically expanded in brick. The older, water battery downhill ( Bateria de San Antonio , 1787) has been separately named as "Fort San Carlos". It is a remnant from the Spanish fortification, the wooden (Spanish: Fuerte ) Fort San Carlos de Barrancas of the late 18th century.
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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 66000263. 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 Fort Barrancas Historical District listed on the National Register?
Fort Barrancas Historical District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Fort Barrancas Historical District?
Fort Barrancas Historical District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Barrancas Historical District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Barrancas Historical District 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 Fort Barrancas Historical District?
The period of significance for Fort Barrancas Historical District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1787.
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