About this property
Ben Dover, also known as Ben Dover Farm, is a historic home and plantation complex, recognized as a national historic district, located near Manakin-Sabot in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. The district encompasses 13 contributing buildings, 8 contributing sites, and 10 contributing structures.
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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 00000311. It was listed on April 13, 2000.
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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 Ben Dover listed on the National Register?
Ben Dover was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Ben Dover?
Ben Dover is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ben Dover?
The period of significance for Ben Dover is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Ben Dover?
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