Jenney Stockade Site
National Register of Historic Places

Jenney Stockade Site

Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming
Listed
September 29, 1969
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
69000198

About this property

The Jenney Stockade was a stage station on the Cheyenne-Deadwood route near Newcastle, Wyoming. It also served as a headquarters for a military expedition to the Black Hills to survey the area for minerals. The site was first occupied in 1857, when Lieutenant G.K. Warren and geologist Dr.

Location

Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming
43.81033, -104.11336

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 69000198. It was listed on September 29, 1969.

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREMILITARYTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Jenney Stockade Site listed on the National Register?

Jenney Stockade Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Jenney Stockade Site?

Jenney Stockade Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jenney Stockade Site?

The period of significance for Jenney Stockade Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1857.

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