About this property
McRaven was built c. 1797 by Andrew Glass in a town called Walnut Hills, which is now Vicksburg, Mississippi. In the Civil War era, it was known as the Bobb House, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as such.
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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 79001337. It was listed on January 8, 1979.
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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 Bobb House listed on the National Register?
Bobb House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Bobb House?
Bobb House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bobb House?
The period of significance for Bobb House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1797.
Can I research the history near Bobb House?
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