About this property
The Acadian Landing Site , also known as the Acadian Cross Historic Shrine , is a site historically significant to the French-American Acadian population of far northern Maine. Located on the southern bank of the Saint John River east of Madawaska and marked by a large marble cross, it is the site traditionally recorded as the landing point of the first Acadians to settle this region of the upper Saint John River. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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 73000098. It was listed on September 19, 1973.
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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 Acadian Landing Site listed on the National Register?
Acadian Landing Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Acadian Landing Site?
Acadian Landing Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Acadian Landing Site?
The period of significance for Acadian Landing Site is recorded as the listed era.
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