About this property
Pere Marquette State Park is an 8,050-acre (3,260 ha) protected area in southwestern Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the city of Grafton, Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Illinois River. The park is located on Illinois Route 100, which at this location is also part of both the Great River Road and the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway. The park is operated and maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The park is also part of the Confluence Greenway and is at the northwestern end of the 21.5-mile (34.6 km) Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail.
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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 85002405. It was listed on March 4, 1985.
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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 Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins listed on the National Register?
Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins?
Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins?
The period of significance for Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins?
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