Braehead Ranch
About this property
The Braehead Ranch is a ranch complex in Converse County, Wyoming, about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Douglas. The ranch is in a scenic landscape in the La Prele valley with a view of the red sandstone cliffs of Red Canyon. It was founded by George H. Cross in the 1880s. The original log homestead, built in 1883, has been preserved, together with contemporaneous ranch buildings. Contributing structures in the complex include a log barn (1887), a frame barn (1889), a granary (1900), a chicken house (1910), a windmill and a variety of smaller buildings.
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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 95001074. It was listed on September 6, 1995.
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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 Braehead Ranch listed on the National Register?
Braehead Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Braehead Ranch?
Braehead Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Braehead Ranch?
The period of significance for Braehead Ranch is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
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