Bainbridge Ferry
About this property
Bainbridge Ferry , also known as the Randol's Ferry and Littleton's Ferry , is a historic ferry landing on the western shore of the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It is the site of a ferry that was established about 1805 and operated in the 19th century. The ferry was located at one of two places on the Mississippi River utilized by the Cherokee to cross from Illinois to Missouri on the Trail of Tears of 1837–1839. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 07000573. It was listed on June 20, 2007.
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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 Bainbridge Ferry listed on the National Register?
Bainbridge Ferry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Bainbridge Ferry?
Bainbridge Ferry is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bainbridge Ferry?
The period of significance for Bainbridge Ferry is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1805.
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