About this property
The Stearns–Wadsworth House is a historic Italianate residence in Bald Mound, Blackberry Township, an unincorporated settlement near Batavia, Illinois. It was built in 1868 for George N. Stearns, a farmer who owned the most land in the township. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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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 82002547. It was listed on March 19, 1982.
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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 Stearns-Wadsworth House listed on the National Register?
Stearns-Wadsworth House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Stearns-Wadsworth House?
Stearns-Wadsworth House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stearns-Wadsworth House?
The period of significance for Stearns-Wadsworth House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Stearns-Wadsworth House?
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