About this property
The Forestdale Plantation, also known as the McGowan-Fatherree Plantation, is a historic plantation in Pachuta, Mississippi, US. It was built from 1855 to 1857 with the forced labor of enslaved people for three brothers, Hamilton, Elbert and Robert McGowan. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 22, 1980.
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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 80002229. It was listed on May 21, 1980.
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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 Forestdale Plantation listed on the National Register?
Forestdale Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Forestdale Plantation?
Forestdale Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forestdale Plantation?
The period of significance for Forestdale Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Forestdale Plantation?
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