About this property
Elkin's Ferry Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Elkin's Ferry, an engagement of the Camden Expedition during the American Civil War. The battlefield is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Prescott, Arkansas, spanning the Little Missouri River in Clark and Nevada counties. The 575-acre (233 ha) battlefield area was designated a part of the Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark, made up of several of the Union expedition's key sites, on April 19, 1994.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 94001182. It was listed on April 18, 1994.
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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 Elkins' Ferry listed on the National Register?
Elkins' Ferry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Elkins' Ferry?
Elkins' Ferry is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Elkins' Ferry a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Elkins' Ferry has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Elkins' Ferry?
The period of significance for Elkins' Ferry is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1994.
Can I research the history near Elkins' Ferry?
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