National Register of Historic Places

Chance Gulch Site

Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colorado
Listed
December 6, 2006
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06001102

About this property

The Chance Gulch Site is an archeological site in Gunnison County, Colorado, located about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southeast of Gunnison. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. It has been studied by Western State College students.

Location

Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colorado

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 06001102. It was listed on December 6, 2006.

Categories

PREHISTORICECONOMICSINDUSTRYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Chance Gulch Site listed on the National Register?

Chance Gulch Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Chance Gulch Site?

Chance Gulch Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chance Gulch Site?

The period of significance for Chance Gulch Site is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Chance Gulch Site?

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