About this property
An arrastra (or arastra) is a primitive mill for grinding and pulverizing (typically) gold or silver ore. Its simplest form is two or more flat-bottomed drag stones placed in a circular pit paved with flat stones, and connected to a center post by a long arm. With a horse, mule or human providing power at the other end of the arm, the stones were dragged slowly around in a circle, crushing the ore.
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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 81000455. It was listed on May 10, 1981.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Arrastra Site listed on the National Register?
Arrastra Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Arrastra Site?
Arrastra Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arrastra Site?
The period of significance for Arrastra Site is recorded as the listed era.
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