BROTHER JONATHAN (Shipwreck Site)

Crescent City, Del Norte County, California Listed Ref. 02000535 Site
BROTHER JONATHAN (Shipwreck Site), Crescent City, California
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressAbout 4.5 mi. W of Pt. St. George, Crescent City
CountyDel Norte County
ListedMay 21, 2002
Reference number02000535
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceHistoric - Non-Aboriginal, Architecture, Commerce, Engineering, Exploration/Settlement, Transportation
Level of significanceNational
Coordinates41.75025, -124.21205 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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