About this property
The Pawnee Agency and Boarding School District lies east of the city of Pawnee in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Other names are: Pawnee Indian Agency, Pawnee Indian School and Pawnee Indian Boarding School. The District occupies approximately 29 acres (12 ha) of the Pawnee Tribal Reserve, a 726 acres (294 ha) tract that is owned by the Pawnee tribe. Black Bear Creek divides the District from the town. The Pawnee Agency was established as a post office on May 4, 1876.
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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 00001577. It was listed on December 28, 2000.
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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 Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District listed on the National Register?
Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District?
Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District?
The period of significance for Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1876.
Can I research the history near Pawnee Agency and Boarding School Historic District?
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