About this property
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Assumption Church, in Plattenville is a historic Roman Catholic church which was built in 1856. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The area was settled by Canary Islanders and Acadians from 1779 on and the parish was formed in 1793 with its first church being "little more than a shack".
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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 79001051. It was listed on May 7, 1979.
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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 Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed on the National Register?
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The period of significance for Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1779.
Can I research the history near Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
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