About this property
The Battle of Point Pleasant, also known as the Battle of Kanawha and the Battle of Great Kanawha, was the only major action of Dunmore's War. It was fought on October 10, 1774, between the Virginia militia and Shawnee and Mingo warriors. Along the Ohio River near modern-day Point Pleasant, West Virginia, forces under the Shawnee chief Cornstalk attacked Virginia militiamen under Colonel Andrew Lewis, hoping to halt Lewis's advance into the Ohio Valley.
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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 70000656. It was listed on January 25, 1970.
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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 Point Pleasant Battleground listed on the National Register?
Point Pleasant Battleground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Point Pleasant Battleground?
Point Pleasant Battleground is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Point Pleasant Battleground?
The period of significance for Point Pleasant Battleground is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Point Pleasant Battleground?
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