About this property
Mount Airy Historic District is a national historic district located at Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 187 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding industrial and residential sections of Mount Airy. They were primarily built between about 1880 and 1930 and include notable examples of Late Victorian and Bungalow / American Craftsman architecture.
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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 12000581. It was listed on August 27, 2012.
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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 Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Mount Airy Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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