Floris Grain Elevator
About this property
The Floris Grain Elevator, located off U.S. Route 64 in Floris, Oklahoma, was built in 1900 or 1926. It handled over 350,000 bushels of wheat in its first year of operation. It is on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver County, Oklahoma; it was deemed "significant because it is the only extant structure associated with the grain industry and the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad in Floris, Oklahoma.
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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 83004159. It was listed on October 6, 1983.
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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 Floris Grain Elevator listed on the National Register?
Floris Grain Elevator was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Floris Grain Elevator?
Floris Grain Elevator is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Floris Grain Elevator?
The period of significance for Floris Grain Elevator is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Floris Grain Elevator?
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