About this property
Fort Hill (formerly known as Blanton's Hill) is a promontory overlooking downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. It is the site of two earthwork forts from the American Civil War. Fort Hill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is now a public park.
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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 96001348. It was listed on November 15, 1996.
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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 Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase)?
Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Archeological Site 15 FR 368 (Boundary Increase)?
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