Byron (schooner) Shipwreck
About this property
Byron was a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan off the coast of Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States. In 2009 the shipwreck site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 09000368. It was listed on May 19, 2009.
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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 Byron (schooner) Shipwreck listed on the National Register?
Byron (schooner) Shipwreck was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Byron (schooner) Shipwreck?
Byron (schooner) Shipwreck is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Byron (schooner) Shipwreck?
The period of significance for Byron (schooner) Shipwreck is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Byron (schooner) Shipwreck?
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