About this property
Battery Rock is a limestone bluff located at Mile 860 of the Ohio River in Hardin County, Illinois, across from Caseyville, Kentucky. The bluff is a prominent navigational landmark along the river. The site played a role in several conflicts during the Civil War. In 1862, the Union Army based its troops at Battery Rock during a standoff with Confederate troops at Caseyville; the standoff ended when the Union troops moved to Caseyville, found that the Confederates had left the town, and punished the rebellious residents. The bluff also played a role in Confederate general Stovepipe Johnson's attack on riverboats in 1864.
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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 98001257. It was listed on November 5, 1998.
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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 Battery Rock listed on the National Register?
Battery Rock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Battery Rock?
Battery Rock is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battery Rock?
The period of significance for Battery Rock is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Battery Rock?
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