About this property
Saline Island , also known as Johnson Island , in the Ohio River near Saline Landing, Illinois, has historical significance in 1862 and 1864 during the American Civil War when it was used for incursion into Illinois. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It is located at the confluence of the Saline River with the Ohio River, at miles 865-67 of the latter, on the Illinois side of the river, but the island is part of Kentucky.
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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 98001291. It was listed on October 30, 1998.
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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 Saline Island listed on the National Register?
Saline Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Saline Island?
Saline Island is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Saline Island?
The period of significance for Saline Island is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Saline Island?
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