About this property
Mars Hill University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States. The university offers 35 undergraduate majors and includes a school of nursing and graduate schools in education, criminal justice, and management. From 1859 to 2013, the school was called Mars Hill College; in August 2013, it officially changed its name to Mars Hill University.
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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 06000865. It was listed on September 11, 2006.
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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 Mars Hill College Historic District listed on the National Register?
Mars Hill College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Mars Hill College Historic District?
Mars Hill College Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mars Hill College Historic District?
The period of significance for Mars Hill College Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Mars Hill College Historic District?
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