About this property
The Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) is an archaeological site from the Late Woodland and Early Mississippian period located in Madison County, Mississippi near Ridgeland. Many of the mounds were excavated by The National Park Service in 1964. It is located at mile 106.9 on the old Natchez Trace, now the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was added to the NRHP on July 14, 1989 as NRIS number 89000784.
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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 89000784. It was listed on July 13, 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 Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) listed on the National Register?
Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512)?
Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512)?
The period of significance for Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1964.
Can I research the history near Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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