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7 <br /> 6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Include qualifications of project personnel and <br /> timetable of activities. Attach extra sheet, if necessary. ) <br /> During the inventory of historic architecture in the unincorporated <br /> portions of Orange County, Cedar Grove became one of two historic districts <br /> deemed potentially eligible for the National Register by the North Carolina <br /> National Register Advisory Committee. The crossroads community includes <br /> approximately sixteen (16) structures which date from the 1800's through <br /> the 1940's.T.he historic structures represent a variety of activities which <br /> took place at Cedar Grove, such as churches, a cemetery, stores, a post <br /> office, and several residences. <br /> A professional consultant would be selected, possibly from a list <br /> provided by the State Historic Preservation Office, to prepare the <br /> nomination. The consultant would research the history of the district and <br /> conduct public informational meetings with assistance from the Orange <br /> County Planning and Inspections Department. Once the nomination is <br /> reviewed by the State, Orange County would solicit comments from local <br /> interests, advertise and conduct a public hearing. Following the hearing, <br /> the County would then make a recommendation to the State National Register <br /> Advisory Committee, which in turn would make a recommendation to the <br /> National Park Service. The entire designation process could take <br /> approximately twelve (12) months. <br /> 7. JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT: Explain briefly how this project relates to <br /> the responsibilities or goals of your organization. <br /> Orange County is committed to protecting its cultural resources. The <br /> Historic Preservation Commission is charged with upholding the Orange <br /> County Historic Preservation Ordinance adopted by the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. As a Certified Local Government, the County is. encouraged <br /> to designate historic sites and districts. Having Cedar Grove placed as a <br /> district on the National Register is consistent with each of these goals <br /> and will also begin to educate the public of the significance of the <br /> County's historic resources. <br /> Officer Sponsoring Organization <br /> Moses Carey, Jr. <br /> Chair, Orange County <br /> Board of Commissioners <br /> Title Date <br /> Return to Jo Ann Williford, Grants Administrator <br /> 109 E. Jones St. <br /> Raleigh, NC 27601-2807 <br /> (919) 733-7305 <br />