About this property
Meeker Sugar Refinery is located in Meeker in south Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The refinery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1987. It was operated by the Klock brothers, Ernest Lorne Klock (1879–1967) and Neil Haven Klock (1896–1978), the latter of whom who served from 1940 to 1944 in the Louisiana House of Representatives as one of the three Rapides Parish members.
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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 87002023. It was listed on November 16, 1987.
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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 Meeker Sugar Refinery listed on the National Register?
Meeker Sugar Refinery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Meeker Sugar Refinery?
Meeker Sugar Refinery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Meeker Sugar Refinery?
The period of significance for Meeker Sugar Refinery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1879.
Can I research the history near Meeker Sugar Refinery?
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