Atanik
About this property
Atanik is a prehistoric and historic Native Alaskan community site on coast of the Chukchi Sea in North Slope Borough, Alaska. A Native village was documented to be at the site in 1838, and the area may have evidence of much earlier habitation. Archaeological features of interest include the ruins of sod houses, ice cellars, a cemetery, and evidence of whaling-related activity. The site is also believed to have been a point from which inland hunting expeditions were launched. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80004557. It was listed on March 17, 1980.
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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 Atanik listed on the National Register?
Atanik was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Atanik?
Atanik is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Atanik?
The period of significance for Atanik is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1838.
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