About this property
Coghlan Castle is a building in Rolette County, North Dakota, near St. John, North Dakota. Occupied by Maurice Coghlan and his family until 1948, it is the only castle in North Dakota. The property remained relatively unknown until it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 2008, and is the third property to be listed as featured property of the week. It is of stone construction.
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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 08000681. It was listed on July 15, 2008.
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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 Coghlan Castle listed on the National Register?
Coghlan Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Coghlan Castle?
Coghlan Castle is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Coghlan Castle?
The period of significance for Coghlan Castle is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Coghlan Castle?
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