About this property
The Decatur Waterworks was a facility that obtained drinking water for the city of Decatur, Georgia, from the local Peachtree Creek and Burnt Fork Creek. Completed in 1907 and abandoned since the 1940s, the Waterworks have fallen into disrepair and are covered with graffiti. The Decatur Waterworks are in Mason Mill Park, near the city of Decatur.
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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 06000123. It was listed on March 15, 2006.
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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 Decatur Waterworks listed on the National Register?
Decatur Waterworks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Decatur Waterworks?
Decatur Waterworks is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Decatur Waterworks?
The period of significance for Decatur Waterworks is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Decatur Waterworks?
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