About this property
Lock and Dam No. 20 is a lock and dam located on the Upper Mississippi River, the lock side in Canton, Missouri and the dam crossing to Meyer, Illinois. The structure is located at river mile 343.1. It includes a 2,369 feet (722 m) long dam, 40 tainter gates, 3 roller gates, and a lock chamber that is 110 feet (34 m) wide by 600 feet (183 m) long. There is also an incomplete auxiliary lock.
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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 04000180. It was listed on March 10, 2004.
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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 Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District?
Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District?
The period of significance for Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District?
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