About this property
Fairfield Historic District is a national historic district located at Fairfield in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The district includes 117 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 2 contributing structures. It encompasses the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Fairfield, including the Daniel Musselman Farm. They primarily date from the late-18th to the mid-19th century. It includes several homes used as hospitals following the July 3, 1863, 6th U.S. Cavalry skirmish during the Battle of Fairfield of the Gettysburg campaign.
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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 00000518. It was listed on May 17, 2000.
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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 Fairfield Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fairfield Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Fairfield Historic District?
Fairfield Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairfield Historic District?
The period of significance for Fairfield Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Fairfield Historic District?
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