About this property
The ' Ferriday Commercial Historic District in Ferriday, Louisiana is the historic portion of what was the only surviving commercial center in large but rural Concordia Parish. It was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The district included 21 buildings, all older than 50 years, as contributing buildings. The buildings are one- and two-story masonry commercial buildings, within a two block area, and were built between c.1905 and c.1940. One contributing building is the U.S. Post Office (1939), a one-story brick French Classical Revival building.
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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 94001584. It was listed on January 27, 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 Ferriday Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ferriday Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Ferriday Commercial Historic District?
Ferriday Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ferriday Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Ferriday Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Ferriday Commercial Historic District?
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