About this property
The Cherie Quarters Cabins were two single-story slave cabins which were the only two surviving of thirty or more original cabins on the River Lake (or Riverlake) plantation. Wood-frame buildings supported by brick piers, they were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. A similar cabin was the childhood home of African-American novelist Ernest J. Gaines.
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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 95000470. It was listed on April 25, 1995.
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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 Cherie Quarters Cabins listed on the National Register?
Cherie Quarters Cabins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Cherie Quarters Cabins?
Cherie Quarters Cabins is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cherie Quarters Cabins?
The period of significance for Cherie Quarters Cabins is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Cherie Quarters Cabins?
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