About this property
The Lewis and Clark Trail–Travois Road is a 5-acre (2.0 ha) historic site located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Pomeroy, Washington, on U.S. Route 12 (US 12). It is a surviving stretch of Indian travois trail followed by Lewis and Clark in their 1805–06 expedition and mentioned in their writings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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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 74001952. It was listed on January 11, 1974.
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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 Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road listed on the National Register?
Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road?
Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road?
The period of significance for Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1805.
Can I research the history near Lewis and Clark Trail-Travois Road?
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