Archeological Site 15CW64
About this property
The Backusburg Mounds ( 15-CW-64 ) are an archaeological site in the Jackson Purchase region of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located near the tiny community of Backusburg in northwestern Calloway County, the mounds are one of the region's premier archaeological sites. Since at least the early years of the twentieth century, the mounds have been well known locally, due partially to their large size; the largest mound measures 150 by 75 feet (46 m × 23 m) at the base. Located on a ridgeline above a fork of the Clarks River, the mound bears a peculiar shape; its size and shape have caused observers to suggest that it might actually be the remnants of a series of smaller mounds placed next to each other. As late as the 1930s, this largest mound had never been plowed; it lay in dense woodland, and among the trees growing upon it were some of considerable size.
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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 85001506. It was listed on July 10, 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 Archeological Site 15CW64 listed on the National Register?
Archeological Site 15CW64 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Archeological Site 15CW64?
Archeological Site 15CW64 is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Archeological Site 15CW64?
The period of significance for Archeological Site 15CW64 is recorded as the listed era.
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