About this property
Garyville is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,775 at the 2000 census and 2,123 in 2020. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The Garyville Refinery, built in 1976 by Marathon Petroleum Company, is the third-largest oil refinery in the United States.
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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 89001711. It was listed on April 19, 1990.
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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 Garyville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Garyville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Garyville Historic District?
Garyville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Garyville Historic District?
The period of significance for Garyville Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1976.
Can I research the history near Garyville Historic District?
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