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Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District

Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District is a historic place in Shakertown and vicinity, Mercer County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000353.

Shakertown and vicinity, Mercer County, KentuckyListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000353★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District?

Pleasant Hill in Kentucky, United States, is the site of a Shaker religious community that was active from 1805 to 1910. Following a preservationist effort that began in 1961, the site has become a popular tourist destination.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District
City
Shakertown and vicinity
County
Mercer County
State
Kentucky
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000353
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.82468, -84.74618
When was Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District located?

Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District is located in Shakertown and vicinity, Mercer County, Kentucky at approximately 37.82468, -84.74618. See the map above.

Is Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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