About this property
The Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad, in Anderson and Woodford counties near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The listing included the no-longer-actively-used portion, about 8.25 miles (13.28 km), of the 22 miles (35 km) Lexington Extension, which was built in 1889 by the Louisville Southern Railroad. The listing included seven contributing structures. This portion is between Lawrenceburg and Versailles and includes the Young's High Bridge and the Cedar Brook Viaduct, as well as three wooden trestle bridges.
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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 04000789. It was listed on August 3, 2004.
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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 Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad listed on the National Register?
Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad?
Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad?
The period of significance for Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad?
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