Bear Creek Fishweir #1
About this property
The Bear Creek Fishweir #1 is a historic fishing weir on Bear Creek in Tishomingo State Park, in northeastern Mississippi. It consists of a fieldstone dam extending from the south bank of the creek at an angle for about 40 metres (130 ft), with evidence that a similar but shorter dam extended for some 8 metres (26 ft) from the north bank. The two dams formed a V shape with a narrow chute between them. At that point there is evidence of a 20th-century fish trap constructed of wooden elements, of which only fragments remained. Its known history is that it was built (or more likely, rebuilt) by William Wiley Leatherwood, whose family maintained the weir.
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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 00001057. It was listed on August 10, 2005.
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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 Bear Creek Fishweir #1 listed on the National Register?
Bear Creek Fishweir #1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Bear Creek Fishweir #1?
Bear Creek Fishweir #1 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Creek Fishweir #1?
The period of significance for Bear Creek Fishweir #1 is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Bear Creek Fishweir #1?
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