About this property
The Scotia Chalk Building, located off Nebraska Highway 22 in Scotia in Greeley County, Nebraska, was built in 1887. Also known as the Ed Wright Building, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The building was a general store built by Ed Wright in 1887 using chalk taken from Happy Jack Peak, a chalk bluff on the North Loup River near Scotia.
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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 79003686. It was listed on October 10, 1979.
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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 Scotia Chalk Building listed on the National Register?
Scotia Chalk Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Scotia Chalk Building?
Scotia Chalk Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Scotia Chalk Building?
The period of significance for Scotia Chalk Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Scotia Chalk Building?
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