About this property
The Downtown Greensburg Historic District in Greensburg, Kentucky, the county seat of Green County, is a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. It consists of 47 contributing properties. Greensburg was founded in 1794. The town site was originally called Glover's Station, named after its founder John Glover in 1779. The name change was due to the founding of Green County, and renaming the town to reflect the county's name.
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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 02001466. It was listed on February 28, 2003.
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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 Downtown Greensburg Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Greensburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Greensburg Historic District?
Downtown Greensburg Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Greensburg Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Greensburg Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Downtown Greensburg Historic District?
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