Bar Lake Site
About this property
The Bar Lake Site , also designated 20AR437 , is an archaeological site located in Alger County, Michigan along the Indian River about 40 feet from the water and 1 km from the Widewaters Site. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. The site dates from the Woodland period, and was likely used as a hunting and fishing camp from about AD 1100 to AD 1600. Fragments of animal bone indicate that moose and beaver were hunted at the site. Additional artifacts found include fragments of at least nine Oneota vessels, projectile points, and other tools used for cutting, scraping, and grinding.
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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 14000366. It was listed on June 26, 2014.
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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 Bar Lake Site listed on the National Register?
Bar Lake Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Bar Lake Site?
Bar Lake Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bar Lake Site?
The period of significance for Bar Lake Site is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1100.
Can I research the history near Bar Lake Site?
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