About this property
The Cliffs Ranger Station is an early United States Forest Service ranger station in what is now Walnut Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona, United States. Also known as the Old Headquarters of the national monument, it was built in 1904 by the Forest Service, and served as the monument headquarters after it was established in 1915. The log cabin is one of the oldest remaining log cabins in northern Arizona.
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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 75000220. It was listed on March 30, 1975.
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 Cliffs Ranger Station listed on the National Register?
Cliffs Ranger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Cliffs Ranger Station?
Cliffs Ranger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cliffs Ranger Station?
The period of significance for Cliffs Ranger Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Cliffs Ranger Station?
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