Blackburn's Station Site
About this property
Blackburn's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located in what is now Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The station was named for Casper B. Blackburn, an inter-married Choctaw and trader.
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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 73001568. It was listed on March 7, 1973.
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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 Blackburn's Station Site listed on the National Register?
Blackburn's Station Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Blackburn's Station Site?
Blackburn's Station Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blackburn's Station Site?
The period of significance for Blackburn's Station Site is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Blackburn's Station Site?
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