Bishop Road Site (48CA1612)
About this property
The Bishop Road Site in Campbell County, Wyoming is an archeological site along Piney Creek. It was discovered during surveys for a proposed coal slurry pipeline. The site contained buried lithic artifacts, bone fragments and hearths. Projectile points characteristic of the Late Archaic and Late Prehistoric periods were found, with possible early and middle Archaic points as well.
Location
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 85003202. It was listed on December 13, 1985.
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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 Bishop Road Site (48CA1612) listed on the National Register?
Bishop Road Site (48CA1612) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Bishop Road Site (48CA1612)?
Bishop Road Site (48CA1612) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bishop Road Site (48CA1612)?
The period of significance for Bishop Road Site (48CA1612) is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Bishop Road Site (48CA1612)?
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