About this property
Dodd Road Discontiguous District is a set of three road segments in Minnesota's Le Sueur and Rice counties, which were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. They preserve segments of Dodd Road, a private road built by William B. Dodd. It was a privately funded road built between Mendota and St. Peter in 1853, and was a key transportation artery in early south-central Minnesota. Its builder, William B. Dodd, was the founder of the town of St.
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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 03000520. It was listed on June 11, 2003.
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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 Dodd Road Discontiguous District listed on the National Register?
Dodd Road Discontiguous District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Dodd Road Discontiguous District?
Dodd Road Discontiguous District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dodd Road Discontiguous District?
The period of significance for Dodd Road Discontiguous District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1853.
Can I research the history near Dodd Road Discontiguous District?
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