About this property
Copper Falls State Park is a state park in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It contains a section of the Bad River and its tributary the Tylers Forks, which flow through a gorge and drop over several waterfalls. Old Copper complex peoples and later European settlers mined copper in the area. The state park was created in 1929 and amenities were developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. In 2005, the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a site with 10 contributing properties.
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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 05001425. It was listed on December 16, 2005.
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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 Copper Falls State Park listed on the National Register?
Copper Falls State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Copper Falls State Park?
Copper Falls State Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Copper Falls State Park?
The period of significance for Copper Falls State Park is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Copper Falls State Park?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Copper Falls State Park will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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