Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1)
About this property
The Biesterfeldt Site (Shahienawoju in Lakota, and designated by the Smithsonian trinomial 32RM1) is an archaeological site near Lisbon, North Dakota, United States, located along the Sheyenne River. The site is the only documented village of earth lodges in the watershed of the Red River, and the only one that has been unambiguously affiliated with the Cheyenne tribe. An independent group of Cheyennes is believed to have occupied it c. 1724–1780. In 1980, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its archaeological significance.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100000874.
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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
What type of historic resource is Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1)?
Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1)?
The period of significance for Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1) is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1724.
Can I research the history near Biesterfeldt Site (32RM1)?
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