About this property
The EM Ranch is a site of springs that was homesteaded and became a hay, cattle and sheep ranch in Park County, Colorado, United States, near Harstel. Established in 1874, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is now known as Santa Maria Ranch. EM Ranch was renamed the Santa Maria Ranch in the 1950s. The new name refers to the Santa Maria Springs that are located on the ranch property.
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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 02001142. It was listed on October 14, 2002.
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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 EM Ranch listed on the National Register?
EM Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 2002.
What type of historic resource is EM Ranch?
EM Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for EM Ranch?
The period of significance for EM Ranch is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near EM Ranch?
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