About this property
The Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501) is a Middle Woodland period archaeological site located near Houston in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The complex of six burial mounds was in use during the Miller 1 and Miller 2 phases of the Miller culture and was built between 100 BC and 100 AD. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 as part of the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 232.4.
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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 89000783. It was listed on July 15, 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 Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501) listed on the National Register?
Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501)?
Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501)?
The period of significance for Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501) is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Bynum Mound and Village Site (22CS501)?
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