About this property
Pendarvis is a historic site located in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made up of several 19th-century stone and timber cabins built by Cornish immigrants who came to Mineral Point to mine lead and zinc. Today the site is owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society and serves as a museum of Wisconsin's early lead mining history.
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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 71000038. It was listed on January 24, 1971.
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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 Pendarvis (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Pendarvis (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Pendarvis (Additional Documentation)?
Pendarvis (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pendarvis (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Pendarvis (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Pendarvis (Additional Documentation)?
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