About this property
Schonchin Butte is a cinder cone on the northern flank of Medicine Lake Volcano in the Cascade Range in northern California. Frothy lava, cooled in the air, created the large cinder cones throughout Lava Beds National Monument. It is named for Old Schonchin, a chief of the Modoc people during the late nineteenth century.
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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 100001559. It was listed on September 4, 2017.
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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 Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout listed on the National Register?
Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout?
Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout?
The period of significance for Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout?
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