About this property
Forestdale is a village and historic district in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States, one-half mile from Slatersville. The historic district runs east and west along Main Street and north on Maple Avenue. School Street is the primary road through the village, and the one-room schoolhouse for which the street is named still stands. The Branch River runs through the valley adjacent to School Street. The Village Haven Restaurant and local VFW chapter are also located in the village.
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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 72000041. It was listed on June 4, 1972.
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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 Forestdale Mill Village Historic District listed on the National Register?
Forestdale Mill Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Forestdale Mill Village Historic District?
Forestdale Mill Village Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Forestdale Mill Village Historic District?
The period of significance for Forestdale Mill Village Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Forestdale Mill Village Historic District?
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