Schunk Lodge
About this property
Schunk Lodge is a log cabin located in a remote section of the Bighorn Mountains. The cabin was used as a mail stage stop and as a dude ranch before it became a mountain cabin for Will Schunk, a conservationist who was instrumental in the establishment of the nearby Cloud Peak Wilderness. Schunk Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in on January 4, 2018.
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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 100001955. It was listed on January 4, 2018.
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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 Schunk Lodge listed on the National Register?
Schunk Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Schunk Lodge?
Schunk Lodge is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Schunk Lodge?
The period of significance for Schunk Lodge is recorded as the listed era.
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