About this property
Robbers Roost (unincorporated Kern County, California, also known as Robber's Roost and Bandit Rock) is a rock formation in the foothills of the Scodie Mountains portion of the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in the North Mojave Desert. The formation overlooks the southern portion of the Indian Wells Valley. The nearest municipality is Ridgecrest, California.
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 75000431. It was listed on October 31, 1975.
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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 Bandit Rock listed on the National Register?
Bandit Rock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Bandit Rock?
Bandit Rock is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bandit Rock?
The period of significance for Bandit Rock is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Bandit Rock?
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