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National Register of Historic Places

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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
NOMINATION PROCEDURE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - Kurt S. Browning - SECRETARY OF STATE

The National Register of Historic Places is an official listing of sites and properties throughout the country that reflect the prehistoric occupation and historical development of our nation, states, and local communities. It is maintained by the Keeper of the National Register, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

The nomination of historic resources in Florida for listing in the National Register is a function of the State Historic Preservation Officer, Florida Division of Historical Resources. Anyone interested in having a particular property listed may submit a nomination proposal to the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination proposal must meet National Register standards. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the proposal to provide the necessary information and materials. The staff of the Division is available for consultation on preparation of proposals.

Upon receipt of a nomination proposal, the following procedures will be carried out.

  1. The nomination proposal and all accompanying documentation will be evaluated by the professional staff of the Historic Preservation. If possible, a staff member will visit the site as a part of the evaluation process.
  2. The owner(s) of the property and the chief local elected officials will be notified in writing that the property is being proposed for nomination and given the opportunity to comment on the property.
  3. The proposal will be submitted for consideration and recommendation by the Florida National Register Review Board which is charged with reviewing all nomination proposals to the National Register of Historic Places from the State of Florida.
  4. Upon the favorable recommendation of the Review Board, a formal nomination will be prepared for the submission by the State Historic Preservation Officer to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C. Special procedures also exist for processing proposals when the Board and the State Historic Preservation Officer do not agree on the eligibility of the property for listing.
  5. The Keeper of the National Register and his staff undertake the final review and make the final decision whether or not to list the property. If the owner of a private property objects to the nomination, the property will not be listed, but the site may be submitted to the Keeper of the National Register for a formal determination of eligibility for listing.
  6. The owner is then notified in writing as to the final decision.

For further information about the National Register nomination process, please contact us at the address or phone number below:

Historic Preservation
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone (850) 245-6333 or 1-800-847-7278
FAX (850) 245-6437

Program Description | Criteria | Nomination | Review Board | Results