About this property
The Lancaster Commercial Historic District is a registered historic district located in Lancaster, Kentucky that was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It includes the Garrard County Courthouse, built in 1868, which was the third-built courthouse of the area. The district was deemed notable as containing "Lancaster's best contiguous collection of buildings illustrating Lancaster's commercial and architectural development.
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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 84001461. It was listed on March 25, 1984.
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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 Lancaster Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lancaster Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Lancaster Commercial Historic District?
Lancaster Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lancaster Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Lancaster Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Lancaster Commercial Historic District?
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