About this property
The Allen Water Station is a district of structures in Allen, Texas representing different items built in the 1870s by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad at the Allen Depot water stop. The site includes six contributing structures: the Water Station site, the 1874 Dam, a section of railroad tracks and bed, a 1910 railroad bridge, and the ruins of the water tank and pumping facility.
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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 09000980. It was listed on December 3, 2009.
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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 Allen Water Station listed on the National Register?
Allen Water Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Allen Water Station?
Allen Water Station is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allen Water Station?
The period of significance for Allen Water Station is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Allen Water Station?
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