About this property
Bedford Corners Historic District is a historic district located at Portville in Cattaraugus County, New York. The district consists of three structures located at the intersection at New York State Route 305 and Deer Creek Road / Dodge Creek Road. The structures are a two-story, L-shaped, frame dwelling built about 1856 by early settler Jacob Bedford; a one-room schoolhouse built in 1864; and the Bedford Corners Cheese Factory / Grange Hall built after 1886. The district also includes the 50 acres (20 ha) surrounding the structures. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 03000590. It was listed on July 4, 2003.
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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 Bedford Corners Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bedford Corners Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Bedford Corners Historic District?
Bedford Corners Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bedford Corners Historic District?
The period of significance for Bedford Corners Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Bedford Corners Historic District?
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