First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail
About this property
The First Flag Unfurling Site is a historic site along the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in Lemhi County, Idaho. The site is located in the Bitterroot Mountains, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the community of Tendoy. According to an entry in Clark's journal on August 13, 1805, Lewis unfurled an American flag at the site to greet two women whom the party encountered.
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 75000635. It was listed on August 21, 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 First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail listed on the National Register?
First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1975.
What type of historic resource is First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail?
First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail?
The period of significance for First Flag Unfurling Site, Lewis and Clark Trail is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1805.
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