Cueva del Indio
About this property
Cueva del Indio , in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, is a prehistoric rock art site in what is now a public park. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Artifacts at the site appear to stem from Late Ceramic Period, third phase, i.e., from A.D. 1200 to 1500.
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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 03000884. It was listed on September 3, 2003.
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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 Cueva del Indio listed on the National Register?
Cueva del Indio was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Cueva del Indio?
Cueva del Indio is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cueva del Indio?
The period of significance for Cueva del Indio is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1200.
Can I research the history near Cueva del Indio?
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