About this property
The Carville Historic District in Carville, Louisiana, is a 60-acre (24 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1992. It formerly served as a treatment facility for leprosy, and was called the National Leprosarium , Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center and Public Health Service Hospital No. 66 . In 1992, the district included 24 contributing buildings and two contributing structures, most built during 1939–1941 by architect/builder Neill P. Thompson. It contains the National Hansen's Disease Museum , a historical museum about the facility.
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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 92001529. It was listed on November 18, 1992.
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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 Carville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Carville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Carville Historic District?
Carville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carville Historic District?
The period of significance for Carville Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Carville Historic District?
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