About this property
The Allensville Historic District , along Kentucky Route 102/Main St. in Allensville, Kentucky, is a 18 acres (7.3 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included 40 contributing buildings and one contributing structure. It includes three churches, of which Allensville United Methodist Church (1867) is the oldest. It may also be the oldest surviving building in Allensville.
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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 88002611. It was listed on November 14, 1988.
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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 Allensville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Allensville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Allensville Historic District?
Allensville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allensville Historic District?
The period of significance for Allensville Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.
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