Bankhead Highway Historic District
About this property
The Bankhead Highway was a United States cross-country automobile highway connecting Washington, D.C., and San Diego, California. The Bankhead Highway's beginnings can be traced back to 1916 when the Bankhead Highway Association was organized to promote the highway's development. It was part of the National Auto Trail system. The road was named for Alabama politician John H. Bankhead, a leader in the early national road-building movement. In later years, several stretches of U.S. Route 78 in northwest Alabama were renamed for Bankhead's son, former U.S. representative and speaker of the House William B. Bankhead.
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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 98001414. It was listed on December 3, 1998.
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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 Bankhead Highway Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bankhead Highway Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Bankhead Highway Historic District?
Bankhead Highway Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bankhead Highway Historic District?
The period of significance for Bankhead Highway Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Bankhead Highway Historic District?
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