About this property
Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square is a historic district in Owingsville, Kentucky which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and was expanded by a boundary increase listing in 1985. The original listing was for 33 contributing buildings on 8 acres (3.2 ha). This includes: Methodist Church (1845) Colonel Thomas Deye Owings House (1811–14), separately listed on the National Register more The increase was to add an Italianate-style building at…
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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 85001668. It was listed on July 31, 1985.
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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 Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase)?
Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1811.
Can I research the history near Owingsville Commercial District and Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase)?
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