About this property
Koweta Mission Site is a site near Coweta, Oklahoma, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mission was started in 1843 by Presbyterian minister Robert Loughridge at Coweta, then the capital of the Creek Nation, Indian Territory. He named the mission "Koweta", after the Creek capital.
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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 73001571. It was listed on June 18, 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 Koweta Mission Site listed on the National Register?
Koweta Mission Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Koweta Mission Site?
Koweta Mission Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Koweta Mission Site?
The period of significance for Koweta Mission Site is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Koweta Mission Site?
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