About this property
The Madisonville Commercial Historic District , in Madisonville, Kentucky, is an 11 acres (4.5 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included 28 contributing buildings on 11 acres (4.5 ha). The Hopkins County Courthouse, is the only building in the district which is free-standing, upon the public square; the others are in rows. It includes much of the historic commercial and governmental center of Madisonville. The courthouse was built in 1938 and has a Doric-style portico.
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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 88002712. It was listed on December 13, 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 Madisonville Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Madisonville Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Madisonville Commercial Historic District?
Madisonville Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Madisonville Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Madisonville Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
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