Mitchell Archeological Site (Boundary Increase)

Mitchell, Madison County, Illinois Listed Ref. 100010214 Site

No coordinates published for this listing. The address is restricted by the National Park Service.

Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet (nominations after 2012 are held by the National Park Service rather than the National Archives). The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyMadison County
ListedApril 15, 2024
Reference number100010214
Resource typeSite
Areas of significancePrehistoric
Level of significanceNational
Acreage137

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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