About this property
The Glocester Town Pound is a historic animal pound on Pound Road and Chopmist Hill Road in Glocester, Rhode Island. The stone pound was built in 1748 to confine stray livestock and is claimed by the town to be the oldest extant pound in America. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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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 70000021. It was listed on September 21, 1970.
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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 Glocester Town Pound listed on the National Register?
Glocester Town Pound was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Glocester Town Pound?
Glocester Town Pound is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glocester Town Pound?
The period of significance for Glocester Town Pound is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1748.
Can I research the history near Glocester Town Pound?
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