About this property
The Boatner House, also known as the Record House, is a historic mansion located at the corner of Plank Road and Taylor Street in Clinton in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1835. Its NRHP nomination asserts:The Boatner house is significant in the area of architecture as an [sic] unique example of Creole architectural influence in a town which is widely supposed to be wholly English in its background.
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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 80001719. It was listed on May 30, 1980.
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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 Boatner House listed on the National Register?
Boatner House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Boatner House?
Boatner House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boatner House?
The period of significance for Boatner House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Boatner House?
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