About this property
Ripley Historic District is a historic district comprising the central portion of Ripley, Mississippi. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The district was listed for its significance to community planning and development, commerce, and agriculture. The buildings reflect Ripley's development as the county seat of Tippah County. The district contains 284 contributing properties and one contributing object, a Confederate memorial.
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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 05000281. It was listed on April 6, 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 Ripley Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ripley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Ripley Historic District?
Ripley Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ripley Historic District?
The period of significance for Ripley Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Ripley Historic District?
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