About this property
Downtown Elkin Historic District is a national historic district located at Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 51 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in the central business district of Elkin. They were primarily built between about 1890 and 1950 and include notable examples of Early Commercial and Bungalow / American Craftsman architecture. Notable buildings and structures include the Gwyn-Foard House (c. 1855), Hugh G. Chatham Bridge (1931), Liberty Tobacco Warehouse (c.
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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 00001292. It was listed on November 1, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Downtown Elkin Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Elkin Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Elkin Historic District?
Downtown Elkin Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Elkin Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Elkin Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Downtown Elkin Historic District?
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