About this property
The Delaware Boundary Markers historic district is located along the state boundary lines between Delaware and Maryland, and between Delaware and Pennsylvania. The district includes 94 contributing sites along the Mason–Dixon line and includes the Transpeninsular Line, Post Marked West site, Tangent Line, the Arc Corner, and the Twelve-Mile Circle. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1975, for its significance in engineering and politics/government.
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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 75002101. It was listed on February 18, 1975.
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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 Delaware Boundary Markers listed on the National Register?
Delaware Boundary Markers was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Delaware Boundary Markers?
Delaware Boundary Markers is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Delaware Boundary Markers?
The period of significance for Delaware Boundary Markers is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Delaware Boundary Markers?
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