About this property
The Collier Lodge Site, located in Porter County, Indiana, is one of the few places the Kankakee Marsh could be easily crossed. The site has been occupied for over 11,000 years with evidence of human occupation from 1,000 B.C.E. Historic records of humans occupation in northwestern Indiana are available from the late seventeenth century. The prehistoric and historic cultural deposits are unique for northwestern Indiana. Prehistoric artifacts from the site represent most time periods over the last nine to ten thousand years and historic artifacts span the full range of historic occupations in northwestern Indiana. Prehistoric archaeological features documented at the site include two different types of roasting pits and small features whose functions are unknown.
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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 09001133. It was listed on December 24, 2009.
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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 Collier Lodge Site listed on the National Register?
Collier Lodge Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Collier Lodge Site?
Collier Lodge Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Collier Lodge Site?
The period of significance for Collier Lodge Site is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Collier Lodge Site?
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