South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District
About this property
The South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District in Henderson, Kentucky is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It includes all or part of 13 blocks roughly bounded by Washington, Center, S. Green, Jefferson, S. Main, and Water Streets, including 125 contributing buildings, four contributing structures, and a contributing site, on about 49 acres (20 ha). Architects Shopbell & Harris and Benjamin Bosworth Smith designed works in the district. It includes 125 contributing buildings, four contributing structures, and a contributing site, on 49 acres (20 ha). It includes: Barret House, separately NRHP-listed in 1977 St.
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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 92000500. It was listed on May 10, 1992.
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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 South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District listed on the National Register?
South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1992.
What type of historic resource is South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District?
South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District?
The period of significance for South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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