National Register of Historic Places

Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Listed
November 5, 1974
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
74000679

Location

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
33.71175, -84.43117

Significance

Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson is a historic district in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1974, under reference number 74000679. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era. It is recognized for its significance in Military and Architecture.

Categories

MILITARYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson listed on the National Register?

Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson?

Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson?

The period of significance for Staff Row and Old Post Area-Fort McPherson is recorded as the early_republic era.

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