About this property
Big Indian Farms is a remote clearing in the Chequamegon Forest west of Medford, Wisconsin where as many as 130 Potawatomi and others lived from around 1896 to 1908. In this isolated spot they were able to practice and preserve their ancestors' culture better than if they had lived under the direct influence of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on a reservation. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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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 87001827. It was listed on July 10, 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 Big Indian Farms listed on the National Register?
Big Indian Farms was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Big Indian Farms?
Big Indian Farms is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Big Indian Farms?
The period of significance for Big Indian Farms is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Big Indian Farms?
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