About this property
Williamston Historic District is a national historic district located at Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 368 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 27 contributing structures in predominantly residential sections of Williamston. They include notable examples of Federal, Late Gothic Revival, and Colonial Revival architecture in buildings dated from the early-19th century through the 1940s. Located in the district is the separately listed Asa Biggs House and Site. Other notable buildings include the Williams-Knight House (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 01001095. It was listed on October 11, 2001.
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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 Williamston Historic District listed on the National Register?
Williamston Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Williamston Historic District?
Williamston Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Williamston Historic District?
The period of significance for Williamston Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Williamston Historic District?
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