National Register of Historic Places

Valley Road Historic District

Manhasset, Nassau County, New York
Listed
April 7, 1977
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77000953

About this property

The Valley Road Historic District is a national historic district located along Community Drive (historically known as Valley Road) in Manhasset, in Nassau County, New York. The historic district includes six contributing and buildings and one contributing site. It includes the Lakeville A.M.E. Zion Church – one of Nassau County's oldest churches – and its cemetery. The historic district is best known for its contributions to Long Island's and New York's African American history. Many freed African American slaves settled in the area following the abolition of slavery in New York State in 1827, with a prominent, thriving African American community quickly taking shape. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1977, before additionally being listed on the New York State Register three years later, on June 23, 1980. National Register of Historic Places listings in North Hempstead (town), New York

Location

Manhasset, Nassau County, New York
40.77423, -73.70347

Categories

HISTORIC - ABORIGINALRELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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North Hempstead Town Hall
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Grace and Thomaston Buildings (Additional Documentation)
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Pelham
1776Revolutionary War
8.1 mi
Action at Pell's Point
1776Revolutionary War
8.8 mi
Battle of Pelham (Pell's Point)
1776Revolutionary War
10 mi

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When was Valley Road Historic District listed on the National Register?

Valley Road Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Valley Road Historic District?

Valley Road Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Valley Road Historic District?

The period of significance for Valley Road Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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