Ashland Commercial Historic District
About this property
The Daily Independent (also known as The Independent Weekend Edition and formerly known as The Independent from 2003 to 2015) is a morning newspaper covering the city of Ashland and surrounding areas of Boyd County, Kentucky. Previously published daily, the print schedule was reduced to five days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays as a "Weekend Edition") in April 2020. Since February 2026, it now publishes three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays). It is owned by CNHI. It does not publish on Christmas Day. Launched December 17, 1896 as the Tri-State Independent Col.
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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 94000838. It was listed on August 4, 1994.
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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 Ashland Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ashland Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Ashland Commercial Historic District?
Ashland Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ashland Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Ashland Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Ashland Commercial Historic District?
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