About this property
Monticello of Monticello Heights in Cynthiana, Kentucky was built in 1883. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is a mansion which was built around 1883 for Thomas Jefferson Megibben at reported cost of $300,000.
Location
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 74000881. It was listed on December 31, 1974.
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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 Monticello listed on the National Register?
Monticello was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Monticello?
Monticello is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monticello?
The period of significance for Monticello is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Monticello?
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