National Historic Landmark

Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area

Mendocino, Mendocino County, California
Listed
September 24, 1997
Type
District
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
97001262

About this property

The Mendocino Woodlands State Park is a group camping facility located at 39350 Little Lake Road, Mendocino County, California, seven miles (11 km) inland from the town of Mendocino. It was built as a Recreational Demonstration Area by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mendocino Woodlands consists of approximately 700 acres (2.8 km2) of land along the Little North Fork of the Big River and is surrounded to the north, east, and west by the 50,000-acre (200 km2) Jackson Demonstration State Forest. To the south, the park abuts the Big River State Park. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on September 25, 1997.

Location

11301 Little Lake Road
Mendocino, Mendocino County, California
39.33140, -123.69889

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area listed on the National Register?

Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area?

Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area 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 Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area?

The period of significance for Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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