About this property
The Moyce–Steffens House, also known as the French Creek House, is a historic residence located in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The house is named for the first two owners of the house, who also substantially built it. John Moyce was a stonemason, originally from Scotland.
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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 97000394. It was listed on May 1, 1997.
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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 Moyce-Steffens House listed on the National Register?
Moyce-Steffens House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Moyce-Steffens House?
Moyce-Steffens House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Moyce-Steffens House?
The period of significance for Moyce-Steffens House is recorded as the industrial era.
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