About this property
The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District is an area of 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) in Lake Fayetteville Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas which preserves an original routing of the Butterfield Overland Mail route through Northwest Arkansas. The trail and surrounding area became listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2009 and is being explored as an addition to the National Historic Trails System upon signing of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009.
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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 09000456. It was listed on June 17, 2009.
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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 Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District listed on the National Register?
Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District?
Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District?
The period of significance for Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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