About this property
The Bank of the Commonwealth, also known as the Old Stone Bank, is a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. According to its registration it was constructed around 1809 and operated by Abraham Field as Kentucky's first bank. Although Field, a local merchant, purchased the property in 1821, the rest of this history is in doubt, as is the building's connection to the state-owned Bank of the Commonwealth.
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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 87000173. It was listed on January 8, 1987.
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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 Bank of the Commonwealth listed on the National Register?
Bank of the Commonwealth was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Bank of the Commonwealth?
Bank of the Commonwealth is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of the Commonwealth?
The period of significance for Bank of the Commonwealth is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1809.
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