About this property
The Bartlett Arboretum (20 acres; 8 hectares) is a historic, nonprofit arboretum located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, United States. It is privately owned, and open to the public seasonally, as well as upon special request. It includes a stage and seating area for outdoor concerts. The Arboretum was established in 1910 by Dr. Walter Bartlett, a general practitioner from Belle Plaine, who purchased pastureland to create his own arboretum.
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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 10000180. It was listed on April 18, 2010.
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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 Bartlett Arboretum listed on the National Register?
Bartlett Arboretum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Bartlett Arboretum?
Bartlett Arboretum is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bartlett Arboretum?
The period of significance for Bartlett Arboretum is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1910.
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