About this property
The Morrisville Historic District encompasses most of the historic commercial downtown area of the village of Morrisville in Morristown, Vermont. Developed in the early 19th century as a service town for the surrounding agricultural areas, it was transformed into a major service regional commercial center by the arrive of the railroad in 1872. Its surviving architecture is largely reflective of these two time periods. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and enlarged in 2007.
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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 07000196. It was listed on March 21, 2007.
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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 Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Morrisville Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era.
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