About this property
The L & N Railroad Depot in the Hopkinsville Commercial Historic District of Hopkinsville, Kentucky is a historic railroad station on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1892. The year 1832 saw the first of many attempts to woo a railroad to Hopkinsville.
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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 75000745. It was listed on July 31, 1975.
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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 Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?
Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot?
Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot?
The period of significance for Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.
Can I research the history near Hopkinsville L & N Railroad Depot?
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