About this property
Forry House is a historic home located at York, York County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1809 by Rudolph Forry, it is a 2+1⁄2-story, limestone dwelling with a gable roof and two gable end brick chimneys. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
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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 77001208. It was listed on December 27, 1977.
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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 Forry House listed on the National Register?
Forry House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Forry House?
Forry House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forry House?
The period of significance for Forry House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near Forry House?
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