About this property
The Giant City Stone Fort Site is the site of a prehistoric stone enclosure located within Giant City State Park in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The Stone Fort dates to the Late Woodland period and was constructed and used in the period from c. AD 600–900; it is one of ten such sites known in Southern Illinois.
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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 02000848. It was listed on August 8, 2002.
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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 Giant City Stone Fort Site listed on the National Register?
Giant City Stone Fort Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Giant City Stone Fort Site?
Giant City Stone Fort Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Giant City Stone Fort Site?
The period of significance for Giant City Stone Fort Site is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 900.
Can I research the history near Giant City Stone Fort Site?
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