About this property
The Allen Parish Courthouse in Oberlin, Louisiana is the courthouse of Allen Parish, Louisiana which was built in 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It is a tall two-story brick building set on "an English basement", with architecture in "a robust style which was inspired by the Classical Baroque".
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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 81000287. It was listed on June 2, 1981.
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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 Parish Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Allen Parish Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Allen Parish Courthouse?
Allen Parish Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allen Parish Courthouse?
The period of significance for Allen Parish Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Allen Parish Courthouse?
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