Fort Clifton Archeological Site

Colonial Heights (Independent City), Colonial Heights, Virginia Listed Ref. 81000639 Site

Also known as: 44cf73

Fort Clifton Archeological Site, Colonial Heights (Independent City), Virginia
Photo: William Waud (original sketch), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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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)
CountyColonial Heights
ListedFebruary 3, 1981
Reference number81000639
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceHistoric - Non-Aboriginal, Military
Level of significanceNational, State, Local
Acreage7.4
Coordinates37.28167, -77.36611 (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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