Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station
National Register of Historic Places

Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station

Cordova, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
Listed
July 28, 2005
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000728

About this property

The Cape Hinchinbrook Light is a lighthouse located near the southern end of Hinchinbrook Island adjacent to Prince William Sound, in Alaska, United States.

Location

Cordova, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
60.19217, -146.64672

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 05000728. It was listed on July 28, 2005.

Categories

MARITIME HISTORYTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTUREHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station listed on the National Register?

Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station?

Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station?

The period of significance for Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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