About this property
The Captain George Dorrance House is an historic house in Foster, Rhode Island. It is located on the west side of the road, a short way south of its junctions with Plain Woods Road, not far from the Connecticut border. It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story wood-frame structure, five bays wide, with a gable roof and a large central chimney. The main block was built c. 1720, and a leanto was added c.
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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 72000039. It was listed on March 16, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Dorrance, Capt. George, House listed on the National Register?
Dorrance, Capt. George, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Dorrance, Capt. George, House?
Dorrance, Capt. George, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dorrance, Capt. George, House?
The period of significance for Dorrance, Capt. George, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1720.
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