About this property
The Tensas Parish Courthouse on Courthouse Square in St. Joseph, the parish seat of Tensas Parish, Louisiana, was built in 1905. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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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 79001093. It was listed on March 29, 1979.
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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 Tensas Parish Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Tensas Parish Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Tensas Parish Courthouse?
Tensas Parish Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tensas Parish Courthouse?
The period of significance for Tensas Parish Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Tensas Parish Courthouse?
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