About this property
The Allen House located about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) southeast of Keachi in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, was built in about 1848. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1988. It is unusual as being both a Greek Revival-styled house and a dogtrot house.
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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 88001154. It was listed on July 27, 1988.
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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 Allen House listed on the National Register?
Allen House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Allen House?
Allen House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allen House?
The period of significance for Allen House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Allen House?
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