About this property
The C. N. James Cabin is a frontier-style log cabin, originally used as both a store and home, constructed in 1868. It was later also used as a church. It stands in what is now Augusta, Kansas, United States. The builder and proprietor of the store were Chester N. James, a merchant who moved to the area to establish a trading post. James was a central figure in the organization of Augusta Township and eventually the incorporation of Augusta itself.
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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 73000745. It was listed on April 12, 1973.
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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 James, C. N., Cabin listed on the National Register?
James, C. N., Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is James, C. N., Cabin?
James, C. N., Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for James, C. N., Cabin?
The period of significance for James, C. N., Cabin is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
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