Benton Stone Water Tower
About this property
The Benton Stone Water Tower is located in Benton, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Benton's history goes back to early lead-mining days. In 1827 Andrew Murphy built a mill race there. The village grew as mining expanded, shrank when many of the miners left for California in 1849, then gradually grew back.
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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 98001598. It was listed on January 7, 1999.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Benton Stone Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Benton Stone Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Benton Stone Water Tower?
Benton Stone Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Benton Stone Water Tower?
The period of significance for Benton Stone Water Tower is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1827.
Can I research the history near Benton Stone Water Tower?
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