About this property
Morehead Hill Historic District is a national historic district located at Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 206 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Durham. They were built between the late-19th century and 1950s and include notable examples of Late Victorian, Queen Anne, and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, with a boundary increase in 2004.
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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 04000567. It was listed on June 1, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Morehead Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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