About this property
The Cox-Hord House is a three-story brick structure in Maysville, Kentucky designed by Cincinnati architect, Edwin Anderson, and built in 1880 at a cost of $49,000. The architectural style is eclectic with elements of Victorian Gothic, Italianate and Victorian Romanesque. It is considered an excellent example of the "Mauve Decade" (1880–1890) due to the "use of the finest materials and superb workmanship".
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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 78001382. It was listed on July 13, 1978.
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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 Cox-Hord House listed on the National Register?
Cox-Hord House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Cox-Hord House?
Cox-Hord House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cox-Hord House?
The period of significance for Cox-Hord House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Cox-Hord House?
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