About this property
The Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District in Middlesboro, Kentucky is a 37 acres (15 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is roughly bounded by Cumberland Ave., 19th Street, 20th Street, and Edgewood Road. It included 61 contributing buildings, including a post office. It includes the original downtown core.
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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 83002554. It was listed on January 10, 1983.
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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 Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District listed on the National Register?
Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District?
Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District?
The period of significance for Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District?
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