LeMoyne College Historic District
About this property
LeMoyne–Owen College (LOC or "LeMoyne-Owen") is a private historically black college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and located in Memphis, Tennessee. It resulted from the 1968 merger of historically black colleges and other schools established by northern Protestant missions during and after the American Civil War.
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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 05001215. It was listed on November 9, 2005.
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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 LeMoyne College Historic District listed on the National Register?
LeMoyne College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 2005.
What type of historic resource is LeMoyne College Historic District?
LeMoyne College Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for LeMoyne College Historic District?
The period of significance for LeMoyne College Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1968.
Can I research the history near LeMoyne College Historic District?
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