National Register of Historic Places

Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114)

Indian Lake, Hancock County, Kentucky
Listed
September 7, 1989
Type
Site
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
89001191

About this property

Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114) are prehistoric petroglyphs created by Native Americans, that lived in the western region of what is now the U.S. state of Kentucky. They are located on and around Jeffry Cliff in Hancock County, although the address is restricted. The petroglyphs cover a roughly 9-acre (0.036 km2) area and are open to public access. These petroglyphs were designated a National Historical Site by the National Park Service on September 8, 1989, and were subsequently assigned the reference number 89001191. The petroglyphs appear to be created for several purposes that include art, religion, and engineering.

Location

Indian Lake, Hancock County, Kentucky

Categories

PREHISTORICARTRELIGION
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 Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114) listed on the National Register?

Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114)?

Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114)?

The period of significance for Jeffry Cliff Petroglyphs (15HA114) is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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