About this property
The Helena batteries, also known as the Union batteries at Helena, is a series of fortifications that were built in Helena (present-day Helena-West Helena), Arkansas. The earthworks were hastily erected in 1863 by Federal occupation forces during the American Civil War. The four hilltop batteries—A, B, C, and D—overlooked the roads leading into the town and played a significant role in the Battle of Helena that resulted in a strategic Union victory and secured the Arkansas side of the…
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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 74000489. It was listed on September 16, 1974.
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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 Battery D listed on the National Register?
Battery D was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Battery D?
Battery D is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battery D?
The period of significance for Battery D is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Battery D?
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