About this property
Bethesda Academy (previously known as Bethesda Home for Boys ) is a boys' school and former orphanage located in unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia, in the United States, near Savannah. Its historic building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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 73000614. It was listed on September 11, 1973.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bethesda Home for Boys listed on the National Register?
Bethesda Home for Boys was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Bethesda Home for Boys?
Bethesda Home for Boys is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethesda Home for Boys?
The period of significance for Bethesda Home for Boys is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1740.
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