About this property
The Fuerte de la Concepción (English: Fort of the Conception) was a Spanish military fortress guarding the port and town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1986, the fort's single surviving building was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, and later on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000.
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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 86000703. It was listed on April 2, 1986.
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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 Fuerte de la Conception listed on the National Register?
Fuerte de la Conception was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Fuerte de la Conception?
Fuerte de la Conception is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fuerte de la Conception?
The period of significance for Fuerte de la Conception is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1986.
Can I research the history near Fuerte de la Conception?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Fuerte de la Conception will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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