About this property
Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Known colloquially as "Fort Sam", it is named for the first president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for United States Army North, United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and…
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75001950. It was listed on May 14, 1975.
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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 Fort Sam Houston listed on the National Register?
Fort Sam Houston was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Fort Sam Houston?
Fort Sam Houston is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Sam Houston a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Sam Houston has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Fort Sam Houston?
The period of significance for Fort Sam Houston is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Fort Sam Houston?
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