About this property
Silliman Institute is a private coeducational school located in Clinton, Louisiana. It was founded in 1966; a previous school had operated on the site from 1852 to 1931. The school enrolls students from throughout East and West Feliciana Parish, and surrounding areas.
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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 83000504. It was listed on April 17, 1983.
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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 Silliman Institute listed on the National Register?
Silliman Institute was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Silliman Institute?
Silliman Institute is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Silliman Institute?
The period of significance for Silliman Institute is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Silliman Institute?
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