Ringhoffer Inscription
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.
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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 88001185. It was listed on October 5, 1988.
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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 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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