About this property
Animas Forks is an extinct mining town located 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Silverton in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At an elevation of 11,185 feet (3,409 m), Animas Forks is one of the highest mining camps in North America.
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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 11000095. It was listed on March 21, 2011.
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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 Animas Forks listed on the National Register?
Animas Forks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Animas Forks?
Animas Forks is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Animas Forks?
The period of significance for Animas Forks is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Animas Forks?
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