About this property
The Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District, in Scottsville, Kentucky is a 14 acres (5.7 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It included 29 contributing buildings and three non-contributing ones. It includes Scottsville's Public Square, which was site of the Allen County Courthouse until 1965, and it extends roughly one block north and south on Court St., and one block east and west on Main St. The buildings are primarily one- and two-story brick and wood-frame with brick veneer commercial buildings, built between 1881 and 1946.
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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 01000797. It was listed on August 1, 2001.
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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 Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District?
Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Scottsville Downtown Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
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