About this property
The U.S. Courthouse and Post Office in Aberdeen, Mississippi was built in 1885. Also known as Old Federal Building, it served historically as a courthouse and as a post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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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 76001104. It was listed on September 28, 1976.
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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 U.S. Courthouse and Post Office listed on the National Register?
U.S. Courthouse and Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1976.
What type of historic resource is U.S. Courthouse and Post Office?
U.S. Courthouse and Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for U.S. Courthouse and Post Office?
The period of significance for U.S. Courthouse and Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near U.S. Courthouse and Post Office?
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