About this property
The Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site is an archaeological site in Morris, Illinois, which contains the remains of seven canal boats sunk in the Illinois & Michigan Canal. The boats were likely built between 1865 and 1885 and were abandoned at the site between 1895 and 1915, after which they gradually sank. All of the boats were flat-bottomed with a rounded bow and stern. The hulls of the boats are in good condition and provide insight into construction methods used in canal boats of the period. As no fully intact Illinois canal boats from the period survive, the remains of these boats are some of the few pieces of physical evidence which can be used to study canal travel during the era.
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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 99001708. It was listed on February 4, 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 Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site listed on the National Register?
Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site?
Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site?
The period of significance for Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1865.
Can I research the history near Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site?
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