About this property
Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west. Benton Park is unrelated to Benton Place, a private street located in Lafayette Square, St. Louis.
Location
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 85003232. It was listed on December 30, 1985.
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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 Benton Park District listed on the National Register?
Benton Park District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Benton Park District?
Benton Park District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Benton Park District?
The period of significance for Benton Park District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Benton Park District?
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