About this property
The Cahokia Mounds (also simply known as Cahokia ) (11 MS 2) is the site of a Native American city (which existed c. 1050–1350 CE) directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. The state archaeology park lies in south-western Illinois between East St. Louis and Collinsville. The park covers 2,200 acres (890 ha), or about 3.5 square miles (9 km 2 ), and contains about 80 manmade mounds, but the ancient city was much larger.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000899. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Cahokia Mounds listed on the National Register?
Cahokia Mounds was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Cahokia Mounds?
Cahokia Mounds is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Cahokia Mounds a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cahokia Mounds has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Cahokia Mounds?
The period of significance for Cahokia Mounds is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1050.
Can I research the history near Cahokia Mounds?
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