About this property
Charity's House, at 108 Montjoy St. in Falmouth, Kentucky, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Deemed notable in black history, it was home of Charity Southgate, from whom most of black population in Falmouth descended.
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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 83002848. It was listed on March 4, 1983.
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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 Charity's House listed on the National Register?
Charity's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Charity's House?
Charity's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charity's House?
The period of significance for Charity's House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Charity's House?
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