The Valley Road Historic District is a national historic district located along Community Drive (historically known as Valley Road) in Manhasset, in Nassau County, New York.
Valley Road Historic District | |
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| Location | Community Drive (Valley Road), Manhasset, New York |
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| Coordinates | 40°46′27″N 73°42′14″W / 40.77417°N 73.70389°W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000953 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 8, 1977 |
Description
editThe historic district includes six contributing and buildings and one contributing site. It includes the Lakeville A.M.E. Zionist Church – one of Nassau County's oldest churches – and its cemetery.[2][3]
The historic district is best known for its contributions to Long Island's and New York's African American history.[2] Many freed African American slaves settled in the area following the abolition of slavery in New York State in 1827, with a prominent, thriving African American community quickly taking shape.[2][3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1977, before additionally being listed on the New York State Register three years later, on June 23, 1980.[2][3][4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b c d pliadmin (2022-04-28). "The Success of the Valley Road Community: A History of Nassau County's African American and Indigenous People". Preservation Long Island. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b c "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". cris.parks.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places - New York (NY), Nassau County". nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "NRHP Listing – Valley Road Historic District". United States National Park Service. Retrieved 2024-10-17.