About this property
Armitage is a historic house on a former plantation in Schriever, Louisiana, U.S.. It was built in 1852 for Francis L. Mead, who lived in the house until 1859, when it was purchased by Charles B. Armitage, his stepson-in-law. It was later acquired by Darden Roundtree, and inherited by his four sons.
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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 84001366. It was listed on April 11, 1984.
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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 Armitage listed on the National Register?
Armitage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Armitage?
Armitage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Armitage?
The period of significance for Armitage is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Armitage?
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