About this property
The Franklin Historic District in Franklin, Louisiana was established by the listing of a 155-acre (63 ha) area as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The listing then included 327 contributing buildings and one other contributing structure. The district was expanded in 2005 to add seven more contributing buildings at 600-608 Palfrey Street.
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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 82000458. It was listed on December 29, 1982.
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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 Franklin Historic District listed on the National Register?
Franklin Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Franklin Historic District?
Franklin Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Franklin Historic District?
The period of significance for Franklin Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Franklin Historic District?
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