About this property
The Chapel Hill Historic District is a national historic district in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It is a mixed-use historic district of 810 contributing resources on 145 acres (0.59 km2) located on the southeast side of Cumberland. It contains a mix of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on the highest point. The vast majority of the buildings were built between 1900 and 1910, and includes an extraordinary collection of double houses built for the industrial working class of the city.
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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 05001477. It was listed on December 28, 2005.
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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 Chapel Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Chapel Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Chapel Hill Historic District?
Chapel Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chapel Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Chapel Hill Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Chapel Hill Historic District?
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