National Register of Historic Places

Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District

Whitley City, McCreary County, Kentucky
Listed
September 22, 1997
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001125

About this property

The Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District is a 210 acres (0.85 km 2 ) historic district near Whitley City, Kentucky which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. It is also designated 15MC808 and 15MC809. It is presumably located near or on Barren Fork Rd., north of Whitley City. The Barren Fork Cemetery is the most visible surviving element of the community.

Location

Whitley City, McCreary County, Kentucky

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 97001125. It was listed on September 22, 1997.

Categories

COMMERCEBLACKEUROPEANHISTORIC - ABORIGINALAGRICULTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District listed on the National Register?

Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District?

Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District?

The period of significance for Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District is recorded as the industrial era.

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