About this property
The Durant Downtown Historic District (DDHD) in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma is a 28 acres (11 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It is roughly bounded by 4th Ave., Lost St., Evergreen St. and 1st Ave. Although construction of Durant's downtown began in the early 1870s, there are no buildings remaining from the very early days. Most of those were hastily built of wood.
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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 07000517. It was listed on June 4, 2007.
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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 Durant Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Durant Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Durant Downtown Historic District?
Durant Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Durant Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Durant Downtown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Durant Downtown Historic District?
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