About this property
George Washington Memorial Park is located at the center of Jackson, Wyoming. More generally known as "Town Square", the park is notable for its elk-antler arches at each corner of the park, collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge by Boy Scouts and periodically rebuilt. The square originally existed as an open space in the center of town that was made into a park in 1934.
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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 03001250. It was listed on December 5, 2003.
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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 George Washington Memorial Park listed on the National Register?
George Washington Memorial Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is George Washington Memorial Park?
George Washington Memorial Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for George Washington Memorial Park?
The period of significance for George Washington Memorial Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
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