About this property
Murphysboro Elks Lodge, also known as Murphysboro Event Center, is a historic meeting hall and former Elks lodge in Murphysboro, Illinois. The lodge was built in 1916 for Murphysboro Elks Lodge No. 572, which was chartered in 1900.
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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 05001255. It was listed on November 15, 2005.
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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 Murphysboro Elks Lodge listed on the National Register?
Murphysboro Elks Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Murphysboro Elks Lodge?
Murphysboro Elks Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Murphysboro Elks Lodge?
The period of significance for Murphysboro Elks Lodge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Murphysboro Elks Lodge?
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