Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District

Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa
Listed
March 5, 1992
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
92000100

About this property

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex is a nationally recognized historic district located in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. At the time of its nomination it contained three resources, all of which are contributing buildings. The buildings were constructed over a 24-year time period, and reflect the styles that were popular when built.

Location

902 Ave. H
Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa
40.62995, -91.31376

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 92000100. It was listed on March 5, 1992.

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Cattermole Memorial Library
Civil War
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Black Hawk War — Fort Madison Raids 1832
1832Early Republic
0.2 mi
Fort Madison Siege and Evacuation
1813Early Republic
0.2 mi
Fort Madison Siege
1812Early Republic
0.3 mi
Fort Madison Siege (1812–1813)
1812Early Republic
1.7 mi
Battle of the Mississippi – Fort Madison Evacuation 1813
1813Early Republic
1.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District listed on the National Register?

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District?

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District?

The period of significance for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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