About this property
Beeds Lake State Park is a public recreation area located northwest of Hampton, Iowa, United States. The 319-acre (129 ha) park surrounds a 99-acre (40 ha) reservoir. It features hiking trails, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnic areas and shelters, lodges and concessions. The park was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places as Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area in 1990. At the time of its nomination, it contained 21 resources, which included one contributing building, 15 contributing structures, and five non-contributing structures.
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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 90001672. It was listed on November 15, 1990.
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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 Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area listed on the National Register?
Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area?
Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area?
The period of significance for Beeds Lake State Park, Civilian Conservation Corps Area is recorded as the listed era.
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