About this property
Turkey Creek Community Historic District is a settlement established by emancipated African Americans during the Reconstruction Era after the American Civil War. The community is situated in north Gulfport, Mississippi, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 07000173. It was listed on March 21, 2007.
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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 Turkey Creek Community Historic District listed on the National Register?
Turkey Creek Community Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Turkey Creek Community Historic District?
Turkey Creek Community Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Turkey Creek Community Historic District?
The period of significance for Turkey Creek Community Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Turkey Creek Community Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Turkey Creek Community Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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