About this property
Gretna Historic District is a historic district in downtown Gretna, Louisiana, United States, roughly bounded by 1st Street, Amelia Street, 9th Street, Gulf Drive, 4th Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. The 130-acre (53 ha) area comprises a total of 737 buildings and structures, of which 553 are considered contributing properties, and 4 are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as individual properties. Building dates vary from c.1845 to 1935 and are mostly creole cottages,…
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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 85000954. It was listed on May 1, 1985.
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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 Gretna Historic District listed on the National Register?
Gretna Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Gretna Historic District?
Gretna Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gretna Historic District?
The period of significance for Gretna Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Gretna Historic District?
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