Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882)
About this property
The Arapahoe and Lost Creek Site is an archeological site in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Site includes evidence of settlement over a 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) stretch along the terraces of Arapahoe Creek and Lost Creek. The site was used by Native Americans more or less continuously for 9000 years until about 1900. Site surveys indicate the presence of at least three dozen hearths, and buried features are believed to exist. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 12, 1986.
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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 86000352. It was listed on March 12, 1986.
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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 Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882) listed on the National Register?
Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 12, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882)?
Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882)?
The period of significance for Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Araphoe and Lost Creek Site (48SW4882)?
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