National Register of Historic Places

Buckner Cabin

Stehekin, Chelan County, Washington
Listed
May 16, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000912

About this property

The Buckner Cabin, also known as William Buzzard's Cabin, located about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) northwest of Stehekin, Washington in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area of North Cascades National Park Complex, is one of a group of structures relating to the theme of early settlement in the Lake Chelan area. The original cabin, listed individually as the Buckner Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1889 by Willam Buzzard and altered in 1911 by William and Harry Buckner. The surrounding structures are included in the Buckner Homestead Historic District. The cabin has been added to the National Register of Historic Placesin 1974 and has been included in the Buckner Homestead Historic District in 1989.

Location

Stehekin, Chelan County, Washington
48.33486, -120.70011

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Buckner Cabin listed on the National Register?

Buckner Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Buckner Cabin?

Buckner Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Buckner Cabin?

The period of significance for Buckner Cabin is recorded as the industrial era.

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