About this property
Building 6981 is a historic ammunition magazine located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Constructed in 1917, it is the only building at Camp Shelby still standing from the WWI era. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1995.
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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 92000698. It was listed on June 10, 1992.
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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 Building 6981, Camp Shelby listed on the National Register?
Building 6981, Camp Shelby was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Building 6981, Camp Shelby?
Building 6981, Camp Shelby is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Building 6981, Camp Shelby?
The period of significance for Building 6981, Camp Shelby is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Building 6981, Camp Shelby?
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