About this property
The United States Military Academy ( USMA ), commonly known as West Point , is a United States service academy in West Point, New York, that educates cadets for service as commissioned officers in the United States Army. The academy was founded in 1802, and it is the oldest of the five American service academies. The Army has occupied the site since establishing a fort there in 1780 during the American Revolutionary War, as it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. West Point's academic program grants the Bachelor of Science degree with a curriculum that grades cadets' performance upon a broad academic program, military leadership performance, and mandatory participation in competitive athletics. Candidates for admission must apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress.
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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 96001344. It was listed on November 15, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was West Point Historic District listed on the National Register?
West Point Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1996.
What type of historic resource is West Point Historic District?
West Point Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Point Historic District?
The period of significance for West Point Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
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