About this property
The Cotter Tunnel is a railroad tunnel located just outside Cotter, Arkansas. It carries the Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad under a ridge that U.S. Route 62 (US 62) traverses. The tunnel is 1,034 feet (315 m) in length and is cut through solid rock in a northwest–southeast direction.
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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 07000961. It was listed on September 18, 2007.
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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 Cotter Tunnel listed on the National Register?
Cotter Tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Cotter Tunnel?
Cotter Tunnel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cotter Tunnel?
The period of significance for Cotter Tunnel is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Cotter Tunnel?
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