National Register of Historic Places

Archeological Site 3PP142

Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas
Listed
November 8, 2006
Type
Site
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
06000839

About this property

Archeological Site 3PP142 is a prehistoric rock art site in Pope County, Arkansas. The art at the site, which is on state-owned land, is believed to have been painted during the period of the Mississippian culture. The 11 drawings at this site are part of a larger collection within the state that are expected to improve the understanding of Mississippian religious practices during that time.

Location

Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas

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 06000839. It was listed on November 8, 2006.

Categories

ARTNATIVE AMERICAN
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 Archeological Site 3PP142 listed on the National Register?

Archeological Site 3PP142 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Archeological Site 3PP142?

Archeological Site 3PP142 is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Archeological Site 3PP142?

The period of significance for Archeological Site 3PP142 is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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