About this property
Fort Peabody was a military post in southwestern Colorado, situated at 13,365 feet elevation on the county line between Ouray and San Miguel Counties, making it the highest historical post of its kind in the United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 2005 as significant to the state and nation's labor history.
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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 05000214. It was listed on March 29, 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 Fort Peabody listed on the National Register?
Fort Peabody was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Fort Peabody?
Fort Peabody is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Peabody?
The period of significance for Fort Peabody is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Fort Peabody?
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