About this property
Atoka Historic District is a national historic district located at Atoka, Fauquier County, Virginia. It encompasses 11 contributing buildings in the rural crossroads of Atoka. They include four dwellings and their various outbuildings, two commercial buildings, and a stone spring house. Notable buildings include the Caleb Rector House (c. 1830), the Atoka Store (c.
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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 04001266. It was listed on November 27, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Atoka Historic District listed on the National Register?
Atoka Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Atoka Historic District?
Atoka Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Atoka Historic District?
The period of significance for Atoka Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1830.
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