Thompson Brothers Rock Art

Makanda, Union County, Illinois Listed Ref. 15000933 Site

Also known as: 11u868

Thompson Brothers Rock Art, Makanda, Illinois
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Coordinates come from Wikidata, not the National Park Service; treat the pin as approximate.

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.

Key facts

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyUnion County
ListedDecember 29, 2015
Reference number15000933
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceHistoric - Non-Aboriginal, Art, Military
Level of significanceLocal
Acreage0.9
Coordinates37.59500, -89.19333 (Wikidata)

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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