About this property
The Johnston–Jacobs House is a Greek Revival style brick house located near downtown Georgetown, Kentucky. The original structure was built in approximately 1795 by Adam Johnston for use as a tavern-inn. The property was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 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 73000838. It was listed on October 1, 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 Johnston-Jacobs House listed on the National Register?
Johnston-Jacobs House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Johnston-Jacobs House?
Johnston-Jacobs House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Johnston-Jacobs House?
The period of significance for Johnston-Jacobs House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1795.
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