About this property
The Jefferson Cattle Pound is a historic animal pound in Jefferson, Maine. Built in 1829, it is one of the state's best-preserved stone pounds. It is located on the south side of Gardiner Road (Maine State Route 126), about 0.75 miles (1.21 km) west of its junction with Maine State Route 213. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 04000742. It was listed on July 27, 2004.
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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 Jefferson Cattle Pound listed on the National Register?
Jefferson Cattle Pound was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Jefferson Cattle Pound?
Jefferson Cattle Pound is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jefferson Cattle Pound?
The period of significance for Jefferson Cattle Pound is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1829.
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