About this property
Merchants Square is a 20th-century interpretation of an 18th-century-style retail village in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 06000365. It was listed on May 2, 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 Merchants Square and Resort Historic District listed on the National Register?
Merchants Square and Resort Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Merchants Square and Resort Historic District?
Merchants Square and Resort Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Merchants Square and Resort Historic District?
The period of significance for Merchants Square and Resort Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Merchants Square and Resort Historic District?
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