About this property
The Ash Park Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 42 resources, which included 32 contributing buildings and 10 non-contributing buildings. Charles P. Whittemore and William E. Platner platted Ash Park on the former Reuben Ash farm on August 17, 1893. Platner operated the local stone quarry, and many of the house foundations are made of stone and are a reminder of his role in developing the neighborhood.
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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 93000899. It was listed on September 12, 1993.
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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 Ash Park Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ash Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Ash Park Historic District?
Ash Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ash Park Historic District?
The period of significance for Ash Park Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
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