About this property
The Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House, simply known as the Paducah Freight House, is a historic railroad freight depot located in the southern portion of downtown Paducah, Kentucky. In 1852 the first charter to build a railroad for Paducah was established.
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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 79003118. It was listed on July 16, 1979.
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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 Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House listed on the National Register?
Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House?
Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House?
The period of significance for Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House?
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