About this property
The Hampton Double Square Historic District is a historic district located in Hampton, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. At the time of its nomination it contained 43 resources, which included 28 contributing buildings, two contributing sites, 10 non-contributing buildings, one non-contributing site, one non-contributing structures, and one non-contributing object. The town of Hampton was laid out by H. P. Allen, who was the county surveyor, in June 1856. The original plat was eight blocks by eight blocks in the shape of an "L".
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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 03000834. It was listed on August 27, 2003.
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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 Hampton Double Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hampton Double Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Hampton Double Square Historic District?
Hampton Double Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hampton Double Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Hampton Double Square Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Hampton Double Square Historic District?
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