Chugachik Island Site
About this property
Chugachik Island is a small island in the upper reaches of Kachemak Bay, an indent in the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The island falls within the bounds of Kachemak Bay State Park. The island is of archaeological interest, with at least two sites (identified as SEL-033 and SEL-079) that have been professionally excavated. SEL-033 is a predominantly a midden, in which remains of flora and fauna have been recovered among human artifacts, including stone and bone tools, and a cradle made of birch bark. The site was excavated in 1974 and 1977, with radiocarbon dating suggesting occupation around 360 BCE. SEL-079, excavated in 1982, included three layers of occupation, dating from the early 1st century BCE to a Tanaina occupation estimated to date to the late 19th century.
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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 76002279. It was listed on August 18, 1976.
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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 Chugachik Island Site listed on the National Register?
Chugachik Island Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Chugachik Island Site?
Chugachik Island Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chugachik Island Site?
The period of significance for Chugachik Island Site is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1974.
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