About this property
Tishomingo State Park is a public recreation area located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Tishomingo County, some 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Tupelo, Mississippi. The major feature of the park is Bear Creek Canyon and its generous sandstone outcroppings. Activities in the park include canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, and hiking. The park sits at Milepost 304 of Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic road operated by the National Park Service that runs directly through the park.
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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 98000275. It was listed on March 26, 1998.
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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 Tishomingo State Park listed on the National Register?
Tishomingo State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Tishomingo State Park?
Tishomingo State Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tishomingo State Park?
The period of significance for Tishomingo State Park is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Tishomingo State Park?
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