National Register of Historic Places NRHP

a picture of Old Slater Mill, the first place listed on the National Register

What is the National Register?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. (Image: Old Slater Mill, listed 13 Nov 1966 by Forest J. Handford)

The NRHP reviews nominations submitted by states, tribes, and other federal agencies and lists eligible properties in the National Register. We offer guidance on evaluating, documenting, and listing different types of historic places through the National Register Bulletin series and other publications. We also help qualified historic properties receive preservation benefits and incentives.

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