About this property
Caruthersville Water Tower, also known as The Lighthouse, is a historic water tower located at Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1903, and is an elevated stand-pipe design stuccoed brick water tower with Gothic style embellishments. The tower supports a steel-plated 40,000 gallon tank.
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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 82003156. It was listed on September 8, 1982.
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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 Caruthersville Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Caruthersville Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Caruthersville Water Tower?
Caruthersville Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Caruthersville Water Tower?
The period of significance for Caruthersville Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Caruthersville Water Tower?
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