About this property
Hot Springs Historic District in North Carolina is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The National Park Service states: This district is significant as the historic center of a small mountain community in the northwest corner of Madison County, NC. Once natural warm springs were discovered by settlers in the early nineteenth century, the town became one of the earliest resort communities in the state. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in February, 2009. The statue was the Highlighted Property of the Week when the National Park Service released its weekly list of February 13, 2009. The historic district was devasted by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on September 27th, 2024.
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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 08001413. It was listed on February 5, 2009.
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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 Hot Springs Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hot Springs Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Hot Springs Historic District?
Hot Springs Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hot Springs Historic District?
The period of significance for Hot Springs Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Hot Springs Historic District?
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