About this property
International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico is a monument on the Mexico–U.S. border, on the west bank of the Rio Grande River near El Paso, Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1976.
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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 74001195. It was listed on September 9, 1974.
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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 International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico listed on the National Register?
International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1974.
What type of historic resource is International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico?
International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico?
The period of significance for International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1976.
Can I research the history near International Boundary Marker No. 1, U.S. and Mexico?
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