About this property
The Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment is a portion of Hull's Trace (also called Hull's Trail ), a military road running from Urbana, Ohio, to Detroit. Hull's Trace was one of the first federal and military roads in the United States. This segment, the only known extant portion of the Trace, contains the remains of a corduroy road, and is located at approximately 36000 W Jefferson Avenue in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan. The North Huron River Corduroy Segment of Hull's Trace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. As of 2014 it has been preserved and made accessible to the public as the Hulls Trace Unit of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
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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 10001022. It was listed on December 13, 2010.
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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 Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment listed on the National Register?
Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment?
Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment?
The period of significance for Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1812.
Can I research the history near Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment?
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