Public Invited to Weigh In on New Historic Sites
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Park Service is asking the public to share their thoughts on historic places nominated before May 9, 2026, for the National Register of Historic Places. If you care about preserving history, now’s your chance to comment by June 12, 2026. This process helps decide which special sites get official recognition, with no cost to the public but a big impact on preserving our heritage.
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Specific properties under consideration
The notice lists properties that were nominated before May 9, 2026 and are being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places (for example: Ramah Baptist Church in Lowndes County, AL; Doris Fleeson House in Washington, DC; multiple schools and churches in Kansas; W.C. & Elaine Gryder House in Jackson County, MS; Ursula K. Le Guin House in Multnomah County, OR). Nominations were submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.
Public comment window for nominations
You can submit comments on properties nominated for the National Register that were received before May 9, 2026. Comments must be submitted by June 12, 2026 via email to [email protected] (use subject line "Public Comment on .") or by mail to National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, MS 2013, Washington, DC 20240.
Public comments may be public record
If you include your address, phone number, email, or other personal identifying information in your comment, your entire comment (including that information) may be made publicly available at any time. You can request that your personal identifying information be withheld, but the National Park Service says it cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.
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