About this property
Barnard Observatory is an academic building at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Completed as an observatory in 1859, it was part of the astronomy focus that chancellor Frederick A.P. Barnard had for the school. Due to the outbreak of the Civil War, though, the purchase of the observatory's telescopes were put on hold.
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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 78001607. It was listed on December 8, 1978.
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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 Barnard Observatory listed on the National Register?
Barnard Observatory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Barnard Observatory?
Barnard Observatory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barnard Observatory?
The period of significance for Barnard Observatory is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Barnard Observatory?
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