About this property
The Church Hill Historic District is a mid-to-upper-class residential area north of Portage's downtown. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 for its significance in architecture and social history. The district is named for the six churches on the hill. It lies on a southeast-sloping hillside with the downtown to the south, the Society Hill historic district to the west, and later, middle and upper-class neighborhoods to the north and east. The homes in the Church Hill district were built as early as 1855.
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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 96001628. It was listed on January 25, 1997.
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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 Church Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Church Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Church Hill Historic District?
Church Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Church Hill Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Church Hill Historic District?
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