About this property
Bristol Wells , also known as National City , Bristol City and Tempest , is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada. The mining town was located on the west side of Bristol Mountain, 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Pioche, Nevada. The first mining claims were staked in 1870. The district was organized the next year when the settlement of National City grew around the National Mine. In 1872 a furnace was built to treat silver-lead ore from the Bristol Mine, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east.
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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 72000765. It was listed on March 23, 1972.
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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 Bristol Wells Town Site listed on the National Register?
Bristol Wells Town Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bristol Wells Town Site?
Bristol Wells Town Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bristol Wells Town Site?
The period of significance for Bristol Wells Town Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Bristol Wells Town Site?
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