About this property
Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt is a historic archaeological site located near Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia. The site was the central of the three, perhaps four, Federal defensive fortifications ordered constructed in early (February) 1863 during the American Civil War to protect the approaches to the Union supply depot at Aquia Creek Landing, Stafford, Virginia. Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt is an earthen field fortification that is nearly 95 feet square. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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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 06000051. It was listed on February 14, 2006.
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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 Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt listed on the National Register?
Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt?
Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt?
The period of significance for Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt?
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