About this property
Camp Logan, Illinois was an Illinois National Guard base and rifle range from 1892 to the early 1970s. At one time the Camp was 200 acres (0.81 km 2 ). Several buildings survive today as they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camp Logan was named after General John Alexander Logan. The Camp Logan site is now part of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park.
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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 00000640. It was listed on June 8, 2000.
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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 Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District listed on the National Register?
Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District?
Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District?
The period of significance for Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Camp Logan National Guard Rifle Range Historic District?
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