About this property
Starved Rock Lock and Dam, also known as Lock and Dam No. 6, is a lock and dam facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along the Illinois River, near Starved Rock. It is part of the Illinois Waterway and was constructed between 1926 and 1933. The lock and dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District in 2004.
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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 04000166. It was listed on March 10, 2004.
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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 Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District listed on the National Register?
Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District?
Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District?
The period of significance for Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Starved Rock Lock and Dam Historic District?
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