About this property
The Gruenwald Convent is a historic former Roman Catholic convent in the far western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of the small community of Cassella in Mercer County, the convent was built in 1854. It is one of six convents that were built by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in this portion of Ohio and in adjacent portions of far eastern Indiana, and one of only two that remain without significant alterations.
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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 79002813. It was listed on July 25, 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 Gruenwald Convent listed on the National Register?
Gruenwald Convent was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Gruenwald Convent?
Gruenwald Convent is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gruenwald Convent?
The period of significance for Gruenwald Convent is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1854.
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