About this property
Mount Hope is a historic estate located at 8151 Highland Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was built in 1790 and it is the only farmhouse of its kind remaining in the Baton Rouge area. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1980.
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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 80001717. It was listed on December 3, 1980.
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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 Mount Hope Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Mount Hope Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Mount Hope Plantation House?
Mount Hope Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Hope Plantation House?
The period of significance for Mount Hope Plantation House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.
Can I research the history near Mount Hope Plantation House?
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