About this property
Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, located in Plaquemine, Louisiana, commemorates an early example of hydraulic engineering design and the historic significance of Bayou Plaquemine, an important navigable waterway that was once a distributary of the Mississippi River. Bayou Plaquemine promoted settlement beginning in the 18th century and helped the area economically by providing an access route between southwestern Louisiana (and thus Texas) and the Mississippi via the Atchafalaya Basin. The…
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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 72000554. It was listed on May 18, 1972.
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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 Bayou Plaquemine Lock listed on the National Register?
Bayou Plaquemine Lock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bayou Plaquemine Lock?
Bayou Plaquemine Lock is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bayou Plaquemine Lock?
The period of significance for Bayou Plaquemine Lock is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Bayou Plaquemine Lock?
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