About this property
Fort Totten State Historic Site is a historic fort that sits on the shores of Devils Lake near Fort Totten, North Dakota. During its 13 years of operation as a fort, Fort Totten was used during the American Indian Wars to enforce the peace among local Native American tribes and to protect transportation routes. After its closing in 1890, it operated until 1959 as a Native American boarding school, called the Fort Totten Indian Industrial School.
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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 71000629. It was listed on December 9, 1971.
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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 Fort Totten listed on the National Register?
Fort Totten was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Fort Totten?
Fort Totten is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Totten?
The period of significance for Fort Totten is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Fort Totten?
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