About this property
Apple Island is a 35-acre (140,000 m2) island that lies in the middle of Orchard Lake, in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan. The island was formed during the region's last ice age, 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Over 400 species of flora currently inhabit the island, including many rare varieties in Oakland County. Native Americans previously inhabited Apple Island, until ceding the island to the United States in the Treaty of Detroit. Currently, the West Bloomfield School District uses the island as an educational nature center.
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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 100002685. It was listed on July 20, 2018.
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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 Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site listed on the National Register?
Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 20, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site?
Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site?
The period of significance for Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Apple Island Historic Archaeological Site?
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