About this property
Bethel Historic District is roughly bounded by Liberty, King, 1st, and 4th Sts. in Bethel, Missouri. Construction of the town, which was for over thirty years a successful experiment in communal living, began in 1844. The leader of the community was a German emigrant, charismatic autocrat Dr. William Keil.
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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 70000350. It was listed on November 9, 1970.
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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 Bethel Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bethel Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Bethel Historic District?
Bethel Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel Historic District?
The period of significance for Bethel Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
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