About this property
McNutt Rural Historic District is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana around the intersection of Belgard Bend Rd. and Louisiana Highway 121 that make up the rural community of McNutt, Louisiana . It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1988. McNutt is named from "McNutt Hill," itself named for Isaac McNut], the son-in-law of John Texada, a federal land agent in the area in the early 1800s. The 80 acres (32 ha) area included 28 contributing buildings and 11 non-contributing ones in 1988, along an east-west road (named Belgard Bend Road and/or Mill Race Road) along the curved south side of narrow Bayou Rapides.
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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 88001595. 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 McNutt Rural Historic District listed on the National Register?
McNutt Rural Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1988.
What type of historic resource is McNutt Rural Historic District?
McNutt Rural Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McNutt Rural Historic District?
The period of significance for McNutt Rural Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near McNutt Rural Historic District?
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