Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase)
About this property
The Black Mountain Archeological District is a region of the Bighorn Basin near Shell, Wyoming that contains archeological sites associated with chert deposits used in making tools and weapons. It covers 530 acres (210 ha). The area was occupied from about 11,500 years ago in the Paleoindian Period to the Late Prehistoric Period of 1500 to 400 years ago. The sites have not yielded more recent artifacts. The area contains six rock shelters, two campsites at canyon bottoms and one interfluve campsite, as well as the Black Mountain and East Spring Creek chert quarries.
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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 90000557. It was listed on April 15, 1990.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase)?
Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Black Mountain Archeological District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1500.
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