USS MONITOR

Cape Hatteras, Dare County, North Carolina Listed Ref. 74002299 National Historic Landmark Site

Also known as: Shipwreck Site and Remains, U.S.S. MONITOR

USS MONITOR, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
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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

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyDare County
ListedOctober 11, 1974
Reference number74002299
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceMilitary, Engineering, Maritime History, Social History, Invention
Level of significanceNational
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated June 23, 1986
Acreage9.9
Coordinates35.00167, -75.40639 (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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