About this property
Giddings Hall, originally called Recitation Hall, is a Greek Revival building located on the campus of Georgetown College in Scott County, Kentucky. Georgetown was the first Baptist college founded west of the Allegheny Mountains, and Giddings Hall was the first permanent structure constructed after the college was formed. The building is named after Rockwood Giddings, the third president of the school.
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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 73000836. It was listed on February 6, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Giddings Hall, Georgetown College listed on the National Register?
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Giddings Hall, Georgetown College?
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Giddings Hall, Georgetown College?
The period of significance for Giddings Hall, Georgetown College is recorded as the early_republic era.
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