SPRINGHILL, La. — The City of Springhill has been awarded a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Division of Historic Preservation, to support research and documentation of the downtown historic commercial district. This project aims to prepare the necessary materials for submission to the National Park Service for consideration on the National Register of Historic Places.
The award is part of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) sub-grants announced statewide by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Office of Cultural Development. Springhill’s project is slated to fund professional consulting services for surveying approximately 60 downtown structures and preparing the official National Register nomination.
“This is an exciting step forward for North Webster,” said Amie Poladian, Executive Director of Visit Webster Parish and former Executive Director of Springhill Main Street. “As a volunteer board member now, I’m proud to see the City of Springhill take this step to document and celebrate the area’s rich history. Recognition on the National Register will not only preserve the heritage but also strengthen the foundation for future revitalization and tourism development.”
The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, and structures deemed significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Listing provides recognition and opens opportunities for preservation incentives and grants.
The Springhill Historic Commercial District includes the city’s historic core, featuring mid-20th-century commercial architecture that reflects the region’s timber and paper mill economy. The project will involve field surveys, research, mapping, and preparation of documentation for state and federal review.
Once complete, the nomination will be submitted through the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation and ultimately to the National Park Service (NPS) for review and official listing.
About the Project
Grantee: City of Springhill, Louisiana (Webster Parish)
Funding Program: Certified Local Government (CLG) – Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)
Project Title: Downtown Springhill Historic Commercial District Survey and National Register Nomination
Administered by: Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Division of Historic Preservation
Funding Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
About Visit Webster Parish
Visit Webster Parish, formally known as the Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Commission is the official tourism and destination marketing organization for Webster Parish, Louisiana, dedicated to promoting local culture, heritage, outdoor recreation, and community development across the parish’s towns and villages.