National Register of Historic Places

Ringhoffer Inscription

Moab, Grand County, Utah
Listed
October 5, 1988
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001185

About this property

The Ringhoffer Inscription is located near Tower Arch in Arches National Park. The inscription commemorates the claimed discovery of Tower Arch by Alex Ringhoffer, who was one of the principal advocates for national park designation in the Arches region. The panel is located at the base of the arch, measuring 57 inches (140 cm) by 42 inches (110 cm) and reads: Discovered BY MR. AND MRS. ALEX RINGHOFFER AND SONS 1922-3 The inscription is incised into the sandstone rock.

Location

Moab, Grand County, Utah
38.79013, -109.68866

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 88001185. It was listed on October 5, 1988.

Categories

CONSERVATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Rock House-Custodian's Residence
Industrial
12.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Pinhook Draw Fight
1881Indian Wars
5.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Ringhoffer Inscription listed on the National Register?

Ringhoffer Inscription was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Ringhoffer Inscription?

Ringhoffer Inscription is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ringhoffer Inscription?

The period of significance for Ringhoffer Inscription is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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