About this property
Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites is a National Historic Landmark located in Nome, Alaska. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1978. It is significant for its role in the history of gold mining in Alaska, in particular the Nome Gold Rush that began in 1899. It was the discovery of gold at several sites by the "Three Swedes" (Erik Lindblom and two unidentified persons) that set off the Nome Gold Rush. Four sites are included within the NHL District: Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site, which is separately listed on the National Register Snow Creek Placer Claim No.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000159. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site listed on the National Register?
Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site?
Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site?
The period of significance for Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near Anvil Creek Gold Discovery Site?
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