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 78000535. It was listed on June 1, 1978.
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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 Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites listed on the National Register?
Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites?
Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites 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 Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites?
The period of significance for Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites?
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