About this property
The Gower House, located on Water St. in Smithland, Kentucky, was built in about 1780. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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 73000815. It was listed on May 23, 1973.
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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 Gower House listed on the National Register?
Gower House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Gower House?
Gower House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gower House?
The period of significance for Gower House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
Can I research the history near Gower House?
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