About this property
Bentonsport , a village on the Des Moines River near Keosauqua, in Van Buren County, Iowa, was recognized in 1972 for being very little changed since its historic heyday as a thriving steamboat port in the mid-1800s. A 35-acre (14 ha) historic district covering 16 original blocks in the historic center of the village was then approved for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The district also included waterfront property and the village's historic wagon bridge across the river to the village of Vernon. The village was platted in March, 1836, and was located at the first dam and locks on the Des Moines River authorized by the state in 1839. Soon it had two grist mills and a saw mill.
Location
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 72000482. It was listed on April 24, 1972.
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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 Bentonsport (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Bentonsport (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bentonsport (Additional Documentation)?
Bentonsport (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bentonsport (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Bentonsport (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
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