About this property
The Aetna Earthworks , also known as the Missaukee Earthworks or Missaukee Mounds , is an archaeological site consisting of a pair of circular earthworks designated 20MA11 and 20MA12 located in Aetna Township, Missaukee County, Michigan. The layout of the site is thought to represent the Midewiwin origin tale of Bear's Journey. It 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 73002157. It was listed on March 29, 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 Aetna Earthworks listed on the National Register?
Aetna Earthworks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Aetna Earthworks?
Aetna Earthworks is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aetna Earthworks?
The period of significance for Aetna Earthworks is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Aetna Earthworks?
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