About this property
Fort Robinson is a former U.S. Army fort and now a major feature of Fort Robinson State Park , a 22,000-acre (8,900 ha) public recreation and historic preservation area located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Crawford on U.S. Route 20 in the Pine Ridge region of northwest Nebraska. The fort was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and is part of the Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency historic district. This includes Fort Robinson and the site of the second Red Cloud Agency (about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) to the east). The district also includes the Camp Canby site and the 1886 Percy Homestead. The fort is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with some individual buildings operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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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 66000442. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Robinson and Red Cloud Agency listed on the National Register?
Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency?
Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency 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 Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency?
The period of significance for Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency?
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