About this property
The Jones House, on Louisiana Highway 154 along Cane River Lake near Melrose in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, was built in 1847. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Its NRHP nomination states:The Jones House helps establish the significance of Natchitoches Parish as a center of the Creole style.
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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 93000937. It was listed on September 8, 1993.
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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 Jones House listed on the National Register?
Jones House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Jones House?
Jones House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jones House?
The period of significance for Jones House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Jones House?
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