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The Battle at Picacho, also known as the Battle of Picacho Peak, was an engagement of the American Civil War on April 15, 1862. The action occurred around Picacho Peak, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Tucson, Arizona. It was fought between a Union cavalry patrol from California and a party of Confederate pickets from Tucson, and marks the westernmost battle of the American Civil War involving fatalities (though a skirmish known as the Battle of Stanwix Station was 40 miles further west and 80 miles from the California border in the direction of Fort Yuma).
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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 02001384. It was listed on November 22, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass listed on the National Register?
Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass?
Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass?
The period of significance for Picacho Pass Skirmish Site-Overland Mail Co. Stage Station at Picacho Pass is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
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