About this property
Bailey's Dam was a timber dam on the Red River in Alexandria, Louisiana. It was built in 1864 during the Red River Campaign in the American Civil War. It was planned by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Bailey to afford passage over the Alexandria rapids for part of Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter's Mississippi River Squadron.
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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 76000973. It was listed on June 28, 1976.
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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 Bailey's Dam Site listed on the National Register?
Bailey's Dam Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Bailey's Dam Site?
Bailey's Dam Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bailey's Dam Site?
The period of significance for Bailey's Dam Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Bailey's Dam Site?
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