Cayton Guard Station
About this property
The Cayton Guard Station or Cayton Ranger Station , in White River National Forest about 18 miles (29 km) south of Silt, Colorado, was built in 1910. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It includes a three-room log cabin. Its preservation is supported by the Cayton Ranger Station Foundation.
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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 05000335. It was listed on April 26, 2005.
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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 Cayton Guard Station listed on the National Register?
Cayton Guard Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Cayton Guard Station?
Cayton Guard Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cayton Guard Station?
The period of significance for Cayton Guard Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
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