About this property
Colonial National Historical Park is a large national historical park located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia operated by the National Park Service. It protects and interprets several sites relating to the Colony of Virginia and the history of the United States more broadly. These range from the site of the first English settlement at Jamestown, to the battlefields of Yorktown where the British Army was defeated in the American Revolutionary War. Over 3 million people visit the park each year.
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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 66000839. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Colonial National Historical Park listed on the National Register?
Colonial National Historical Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Colonial National Historical Park?
Colonial National Historical Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colonial National Historical Park?
The period of significance for Colonial National Historical Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Colonial National Historical Park?
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