About this property
The Black Hills Central Railroad Co. (reporting mark BHCR) is a heritage railroad that operates in Keystone, South Dakota, United States. The railroad was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2003. It currently operates the 1880 Train on the former Keystone Branch of the Burlington Northern Railroad (BN) between Hill City, South Dakota and Keystone, South Dakota. The Black Hills Central Railroad restores early twentieth century-era locomotives and train cars and has been featured on television shows such as the Gunsmoke episode "Snow Train", General Hospital and the TNT mini-series Into the West. It also appeared in the movie Orphan Train.
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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 02001768. It was listed on February 5, 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 Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch listed on the National Register?
Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch?
Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch?
The period of significance for Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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