Another Round of Historic Places Needing Your Yawn-Inducing Feedback
Published Date: 9/22/2025
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Summary
The National Park Service wants your thoughts on historic places nominated before August 9, 2025, to be added to the National Register. This affects property owners, local communities, and history lovers who care about preserving special spots. Sharing your comments now helps shape which places get recognized and protected, with no cost to you and plenty of time to weigh in!
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