About this property
The Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Belle Plaine, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. At the time of its nomination it contained 63 resources, which included 46 contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and 16 non-contributing buildings. The historic district covers most of the city's central business district. Belle Plaine was laid out in 1862 as a railroad town.
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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 13000828. It was listed on October 15, 2013.
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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 Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District?
Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District?
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