About this property
The Wisconsin Heights Battlefield is an area in Dane County, Wisconsin, where the penultimate battle of the 1832 Black Hawk War occurred. The conflict was fought between the Illinois and Michigan Territory militias and Sauk chief Black Hawk and his band of warriors, who were fleeing their homeland following the Fox Wars. The Wisconsin Heights Battlefield is the only intact battle site from the Indian Wars in the U.S. Midwest. Today, the battlefield is managed and preserved by the state of Wisconsin as part of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. In 2002, it was listed on the U.S. 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 01001553. It was listed on January 31, 2002.
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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 Wisconsin Heights Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Wisconsin Heights Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Wisconsin Heights Battlefield?
Wisconsin Heights Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wisconsin Heights Battlefield?
The period of significance for Wisconsin Heights Battlefield is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1832.
Can I research the history near Wisconsin Heights Battlefield?
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