Quitaque Railway Tunnel
About this property
The Quitaque Railway Tunnel or Clarity Tunnel is a 582 feet (177 m) abandoned railway tunnel in Floyd County, Texas about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Quitaque. Construction started in 1927, and the tunnel and associated railway line were completed and opened for use in 1930. The tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and was designated a Texas State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
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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 77001442. It was listed on September 12, 1977.
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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 Quitaque Railway Tunnel listed on the National Register?
Quitaque Railway Tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Quitaque Railway Tunnel?
Quitaque Railway Tunnel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Quitaque Railway Tunnel?
The period of significance for Quitaque Railway Tunnel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
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