About this property
Minneopa State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was established in 1905 to preserve Minneopa Falls , a large waterfall for southern Minnesota, and was expanded in the 1960s to include the lower reaches of Minneopa Creek and a large tract of prairie. Minneopa is Minnesota's third oldest state park, after Itasca and Interstate. Two park resources are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1862 Seppman Mill and a district of seven Rustic Style structures built by the Works Progress Administration in the late 1930s. The park is located almost entirely on the south side of the Minnesota River, three miles (4.8 km) west of Mankato.
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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 89001663. It was listed on October 24, 1989.
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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 Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources listed on the National Register?
Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources?
Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources?
The period of significance for Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources?
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