About this property
The Weston Bluff Skirmish Site , on a bluff over the Ohio River just north of Weston, Kentucky, was site of an American Civil War skirmish on June 21, 1864. A 10 acres (4.0 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Confederate soldiers shot at boats at Weston; Union soldiers shot back. While minor, the skirmish was the largest military action in Crittenden County, Kentucky during the war. It was among several sites listed on the National Register as part of a 1998 study.
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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 98000937. It was listed on August 12, 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 Weston Bluff Skirmish Site listed on the National Register?
Weston Bluff Skirmish Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Weston Bluff Skirmish Site?
Weston Bluff Skirmish Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weston Bluff Skirmish Site?
The period of significance for Weston Bluff Skirmish Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
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