About this property
Algiers Point is a location on the Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. In river pilotage, Algiers Point is one of the many points of land around which the river flows—albeit a significant one. People from Algiers Point (and Algiers as a whole) are known as Algierines, or Algerines.
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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 78001428. It was listed on July 31, 1978.
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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 Algiers Point listed on the National Register?
Algiers Point was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Algiers Point?
Algiers Point is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Algiers Point?
The period of significance for Algiers Point is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Algiers Point?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Algiers Point will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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