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Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The university was founded in 1860 near Pineville, Louisiana, under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. The current LSU main campus was dedicated in 1926 and consists of more than 250 buildings constructed in the style of Italian Renaissance…
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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 88001586. It was listed on September 14, 1988.
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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 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation)?
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (Additional Documentation) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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