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4 offices, and other businesses, as well as several homes. The district contains significant examples of late 19th and early 20th century vernacular and stylish architecture. Among these are domestic buildings and two extremely rare,virtually intact,frame crossroads stores. Vicinity Map DRAFT •�. Im ., Csidwall 1 t amen' s 49 T t1 m n8tna rt Qi 1111 s " scmer 1ren � e "b snt 103 yr- ..•<, ? Eta �� .�♦ F�e..�; } ORA • to +.�.e. AMAN ti „ ,pit of, OF as The Cedar Grove crossroads and environs contain suitable contributing characteristics to qualify as a rural historic district. Cedar Grove exhibits elements of a historic cultural landscape, a landscape that has evolved through uses by persons whose activities and occupancies have modified the physical environment. It exemplifies an agricultural-based, tightly knit community that was self- reliant and innovative in character. Cedar Grove possesses a significant concentration, linkage,and continuity of land uses,buildings and structures, roads, and natural features that would qualify it as a National Register Rural Historic District. Orange County adheres to a comprehensive approach to protecting its historic resources. Extensive architectural and archeological inventories were completed during the last three years. In April 1996,the County adopted a historic preservation plan as part of its long-range Comprehensive Plan. During public meetings to gather citizen input on goals and objectives for the historic preservation plan, Cedar Grove was consistently identified as one of the County's most treasured historic resources because of its rural character and sense of place. Nomination of the Cedar Grove Rural Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places would be consistent with the County's 2 Attachment (1)