About this property
Whitehaven (the Anderson-Smith House) is a historic plantation house in Paducah, Kentucky, in use since 1983 as the Kentucky welcome center on Interstate 24 (I-24) near the state border with Illinois. It is the only historic house in the United States also used as a rest area. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.
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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 84001824. It was listed on March 1, 1984.
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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 Anderson-Smith House listed on the National Register?
Anderson-Smith House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Anderson-Smith House?
Anderson-Smith House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Anderson-Smith House?
The period of significance for Anderson-Smith House is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1983.
Can I research the history near Anderson-Smith House?
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