About this property
The Big House in Moccasin, Arizona was built c. 1875 by Mormon pioneer craftsmen associated with the Mormon United Order based in Orderville, Utah. The house was one of the first multi-room residences in the remote northern Arizona community of Moccasin and for several decades served as a community and religious center for Moccasin and Arizona Strip residents and visitors.
Location
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 83003497. It was listed on October 19, 1983.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Big House listed on the National Register?
Big House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Big House?
Big House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Big House?
The period of significance for Big House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
Can I research the history near Big House?
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