About this property
Rowland Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Rowland, Robeson County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 35 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in the central business district of Rowland. It includes buildings built between about 1891 to 1954 in a variety of popular architectural styles including Bungalow / American Craftsman. Notable buildings include the S.L. Adams Grocery and General Store (1891), Hedgepath and Chitty Clothing and Shoe Store (1905), Kheiralla Brothers Store (c. 1920), Rowland Drug Company (1902), Merchants and Farmers Bank (1911), Former Fire Station (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 04001582. It was listed on February 2, 2005.
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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 Rowland Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Rowland Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Rowland Main Street Historic District?
Rowland Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rowland Main Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Rowland Main Street Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Rowland Main Street Historic District?
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