About this property
Morehead State University ( MSU ) is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The university began as Morehead Normal School , which opened its doors in 1887. The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, a two-year residential early college high school on the university's campus, was established in 2014.
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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 94001381. It was listed on November 25, 1994.
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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 Morehead State University listed on the National Register?
Morehead State University was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Morehead State University?
Morehead State University is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morehead State University?
The period of significance for Morehead State University is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Morehead State University?
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