About this property
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District is a district of contributing properties and over 1000 historic contributing structures and 315 historic buildings, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1975. Most of the contributing elements of the Gettysburg Battlefield are on the protected federal property within the smaller Gettysburg National Military Park. Historic structures include the Battle of Gettysburg monuments and memorials.
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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 75000155. It was listed on March 18, 1975.
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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 Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District listed on the National Register?
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District?
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District?
The period of significance for Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1000.
Can I research the history near Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District?
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