Agger Rockshelter
About this property
Agger Rockshelter is a prehistoric rock shelter located in Stevenstown, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The shelter faces west and overlooks a tributary of the Black River. During the 1980s and 1990s the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center conducted an extensive survey of the Driftless area which led to the discovery of unrecorded rock art.
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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 87002239. It was listed on March 25, 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 Agger Rockshelter listed on the National Register?
Agger Rockshelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Agger Rockshelter?
Agger Rockshelter is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Agger Rockshelter?
The period of significance for Agger Rockshelter is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Agger Rockshelter?
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