About this property
The Manges Cabin in Grand Teton National Park, also known as the Old Elbo Ranch Homestead Cabin, Mangus Cabin and the Taggart Creek Barn, was built in 1911 by James Manges. Manges was the second settler on the west side of the Snake River after Bill Menor, setting up a homestead near Taggart Creek. James Manges (or Mangus) arrived in Jackson Hole in 1910, where he cut wood for Charles or William Wort.
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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 98001035. It was listed on August 18, 1998.
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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 Manges Cabin listed on the National Register?
Manges Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Manges Cabin?
Manges Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Manges Cabin?
The period of significance for Manges Cabin is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
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