Flying Horseshoe Ranch
About this property
The Flying Horseshoe Ranch was established in the Centennial Valley of southeastern Wyoming by Danish immigrant Mads Wolbol in the late 1870s. The complex of mostly log structures, about 15 of which are considered contributing structures. The main ranch house was built in 1890 and added to several times. It is a 1+1⁄2-story log structure, now covered by vinyl siding. The original homestead cabin was built in the late 1870s or early 1880s, and is used for storage.
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 00001226. It was listed on October 11, 2000.
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 Flying Horseshoe Ranch listed on the National Register?
Flying Horseshoe Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Flying Horseshoe Ranch?
Flying Horseshoe Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Flying Horseshoe Ranch?
The period of significance for Flying Horseshoe Ranch is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
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