About this property
The Bighorn Ditch Headgate, also known as the Bighorn Canal Headgate, was built starting in 1892 to provide irrigation to the Crow Indian Reservation in south central Montana. The headgate structure diverted water from the Bighorn River to their lands. It was designed by William F. Graves, and construction was carried out by Crow workers.
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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 76000174. It was listed on December 12, 1976.
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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 Bighorn Ditch Headgate listed on the National Register?
Bighorn Ditch Headgate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Bighorn Ditch Headgate?
Bighorn Ditch Headgate is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bighorn Ditch Headgate?
The period of significance for Bighorn Ditch Headgate is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
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