About this property
The Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad is a site where the last spike was driven into the first continuous transcontinental railroad on August 15, 1870. The site is east of Strasburg, Colorado, near railroad mile marker 602. A monument commemorating the event is located at Lyons Park in Strasburg.
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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 70000152. It was listed on August 9, 1970.
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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 Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad listed on the National Register?
Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad?
Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad?
The period of significance for Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad?
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