About this property
Fort Macomb is a 19th-century United States brick fort in Louisiana, on the western shore of Chef Menteur Pass. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort is adjacent to the Venetian Isles community, now legally within the city limits of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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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 78001429. It was listed on October 10, 1978.
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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 Fort Macomb listed on the National Register?
Fort Macomb was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Fort Macomb?
Fort Macomb is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Macomb?
The period of significance for Fort Macomb is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Fort Macomb?
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