National Register of Historic Places

May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site

Kent, Portage County, Ohio
Listed
February 23, 2010
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
10000046

Location

Kent, Portage County, Ohio
41.15264, -81.34350

Significance

May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site is a site in Kent, Portage County, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 2010, under reference number 10000046. Its period of significance dates to the Modern era (around 1970). It is recognized for its significance in Social History, Politics/Government and Law.

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTLAW
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site listed on the National Register?

May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 2010.

What type of historic resource is May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site?

May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site?

The period of significance for May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1970.

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