National Register of Historic Places

Augusta Historic District

Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky
Listed
March 13, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84001385

Location

Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky
38.77275, -84.00616

Significance

Augusta Historic District is a historic district in Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1984, under reference number 84001385. It is recognized for its significance in Commerce, Education and Exploration/Settlement.

Categories

COMMERCEEDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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The Land
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Geology
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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The Community
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Rivers & Rail
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Notable People
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Nearby Historic Sites

Water Street Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Minor, J. R., House
Industrial
0.2 mi
McKibben, Alfonso, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Augusta College Historic Buildings
Industrial
0.2 mi
Wells-Keith House
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Augusta Kentucky (Morgan)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi
Battle of Augusta
1862Civil War
0.7 mi
Augusta Skirmish (September 1862)
1862Civil War
0.7 mi
Morgan's Raid — Georgetown Ohio
1863Civil War
8.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Augusta Historic District listed on the National Register?

Augusta Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Augusta Historic District?

Augusta Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Augusta Historic District?

The period of significance for Augusta Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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