About this property
Stark Park is a city park located on the north side of Manchester, New Hampshire. It is a 30-acre (12 ha) parcel of land between River Road and the Merrimack River, which was once part of the larger farm property of American Revolutionary War hero John Stark. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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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 06000505. It was listed on June 13, 2006.
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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 Stark Park listed on the National Register?
Stark Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Stark Park?
Stark Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stark Park?
The period of significance for Stark Park is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Stark Park?
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