About this property
The Hodgenville Commercial Historic District is a registered historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, comprising the downtown center of Hodgenville, Kentucky. The centerpiece of the district is a roundabout encircling a plaza of Abraham Lincoln statues and inlaid, engraved speeches made by the former U.S. president, who was born nearby in 1809. The district includes a town square surrounded by masonry buildings constructed between 1914 and 1925 for commercial purposes when …
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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 88002540. It was listed on November 10, 1988.
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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 Hodgenville Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hodgenville Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Hodgenville Commercial Historic District?
Hodgenville Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hodgenville Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Hodgenville Commercial Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near Hodgenville Commercial Historic District?
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