National Register of Historic Places

Camp Three Forks

Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho
Listed
December 15, 1972
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72000445

Location

Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho
42.71054, -117.01608

Significance

Camp Three Forks is a site in Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1972, under reference number 72000445. It is recognized for its significance in Military.

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Camp Three Forks listed on the National Register?

Camp Three Forks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Camp Three Forks?

Camp Three Forks is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Camp Three Forks?

The period of significance for Camp Three Forks is recorded as the listed era.

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