National Register of Historic Places

Gull Point State Park, Area A

Milford, Dickinson County, Iowa
Listed
November 15, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001661

Location

Milford, Dickinson County, Iowa
43.37112, -95.16827

Significance

Gull Point State Park, Area A is a historic district in Milford, Dickinson County, Iowa. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1990, under reference number 90001661. It is recognized for its significance in Landscape Architecture, Conservation and Entertainment/Recreation.

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURECONSERVATIONENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Gull Point State Park, Area B
Listed
0.3 mi
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Historic District
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1 mi
Pillsbury Point State Park
Industrial
1.4 mi
Spirit Lake Massacre Log Cabin
Industrial
2 mi
Pikes Point State Park Shelter and Steps
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3.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Gull Point State Park, Area A listed on the National Register?

Gull Point State Park, Area A was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Gull Point State Park, Area A?

Gull Point State Park, Area A is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gull Point State Park, Area A?

The period of significance for Gull Point State Park, Area A is recorded as the listed era.

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