Dakah De'nin's Village Site
About this property
The Dakah De'nin's Village Site is an archaeological site near Chitina, Alaska. The site, first identified in 1971 and excavated in 1973, is named for an Ahtna clan chief who the local people believe lived there. Materials recovered at the site include glass trade beads dating to the early 19th century. Dendrochronological analysis of wood used in house construction at the site also yield dates consistent with occupation between about 1810 and 1830. The site includes a feature consisting of five stone slabs, which is consistent with oral tradition concerning the grave site of Dakah De'nin's.
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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 79003764. It was listed on April 8, 1979.
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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 Dakah De'nin's Village Site listed on the National Register?
Dakah De'nin's Village Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Dakah De'nin's Village Site?
Dakah De'nin's Village Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dakah De'nin's Village Site?
The period of significance for Dakah De'nin's Village Site is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1810.
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