About this property
Fort Lookout, also known as Redoubt A, is a defensive earthworks erected during the American Civil War on the outskirts of Camden, Arkansas. It was the northernmost of a series of five redoubts built in defense of the city by Confederate Army forces in early 1864, preparatory to the Union Army's Camden Expedition (March–May 1864). The site has been designated a National Historic Landmark as part of the Camden Expedition Sites, a collection of military sites related to the expedition.
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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 94001183. 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 Fort Lookout listed on the National Register?
Fort Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Fort Lookout?
Fort Lookout is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Lookout a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Lookout 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 Fort Lookout?
The period of significance for Fort Lookout is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Fort Lookout?
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