About this property
Roosevelt State Park is a public recreation area located off Interstate 20 on the southwest side of Morton, Mississippi. The state park surrounds 150-acre (61 ha) Shadow Lake at the western edge of Bienville National Forest, between Jackson and Meridian. It is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
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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 97001436. It was listed on December 1, 1997.
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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 Roosevelt State Park listed on the National Register?
Roosevelt State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Roosevelt State Park?
Roosevelt State Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Roosevelt State Park?
The period of significance for Roosevelt State Park is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Roosevelt State Park?
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