About this property
The Mosely-Woods House (also known as the Starling-Wilburn House) is a historic house located near Yazoo City, Mississippi. The house is notable for its Greek Revival architecture and its significance as one of the earliest African-American-owned residences in the area, continuously owned by the same family since 1880.
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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 05000623. It was listed on June 24, 2005.
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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 Mosely-Woods House listed on the National Register?
Mosely-Woods House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Mosely-Woods House?
Mosely-Woods House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mosely-Woods House?
The period of significance for Mosely-Woods House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Mosely-Woods House?
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