About this property
The Sheads House, also known as Oak Ridge Seminary, is an historic home that is located in Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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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 76001592. It was listed on December 8, 1976.
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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 Sheads House listed on the National Register?
Sheads House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Sheads House?
Sheads House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sheads House?
The period of significance for Sheads House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Sheads House?
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