About this property
The Bayou Meto Battlefield , also known as Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park , is an American Civil War battlefield in Jacksonville, Arkansas. It is the location of the August 27, 1863, Battle of Bayou Meto, in which Confederate forces successfully prevented Union forces from crossing the Bayou Meto River during their advance to capture Little Rock.
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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 02001627. It was listed on December 31, 2002.
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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 Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield?
Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield?
The period of significance for Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Bayou Meto (Reed's Bridge) Battlefield?
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