About this property
Lincoln University ( Lincoln U ) is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This was the first black university in the state. In the fall 2023, the university enrolled 1,799 students.
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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 83000978. It was listed on April 27, 1983.
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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 Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District?
Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District?
The period of significance for Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District?
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