About this property
Fort Plain Historic District is a national historic district located at Fort Plain in Montgomery County, New York. When first listed it encompassed 536 contributing buildings, 2 contributing sites, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of the village of Fort Plain. It developed between about 1786 and 1938, and included notable examples of Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Located in the district is the separately listed United States Post Office. Other notable contributing resources include the Red Mill (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 12000510. It was listed on August 14, 2012.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1786.
Can I research the history near Fort Plain Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
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