Blueberry Lake Village Site
About this property
The Blueberry Lake Village Site (Smithsonian trinomial 21WD6 ) is a prehistoric Native American archaeological site in Blueberry Township, Minnesota, United States. It consists of a habitation site, possibly seasonal, whose period and duration of occupation is uncertain. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 for its state-level significance in the theme of archaeology. It was nominated as one of the few surviving archaeological sites in the Shell River basin of northwestern Wadena County, the region's most conducive zone for prehistoric human habitation.
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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 73000996. It was listed on October 1, 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 Blueberry Lake Village Site listed on the National Register?
Blueberry Lake Village Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Blueberry Lake Village Site?
Blueberry Lake Village Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blueberry Lake Village Site?
The period of significance for Blueberry Lake Village Site is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Blueberry Lake Village Site?
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