Everything about National Historic Landmarks totally explained
A
National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a
building,
district,,
structure, or object that's officially recognized by the
United States government for its historical significance. All NHLs are listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. Out of more than 80,000 U.S.-listed historic places, however, only about 2,430 are NHLs. A
National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) is a
historic district that's recognized as an NHL. It may include contributing structures or other elements, and non-contributing ones.
History of NHL program
On
October 9,
1960, 92 properties were announced as designated NHLs by Secretary
Fred Andrew Seaton. The first of these was a political nomination,
Sergeant Floyd Grave and Monument in
Sioux City, Iowa. It was officially designated on June 30 of that year, but for various reasons the public announcement of the first several NHLs was delayed.
Criteria
NHLs are designated by the
United States Secretary of the Interior because they are:
- Sites where events of national historical significance occurred;
- Places where prominent persons lived or worked;
- Icons of ideals that shaped the nation;
- Outstanding examples of design or construction;
- Places characterizing a way of life; or
- Archeological sites able to yield information.
Overview of current NHLs
Of the 2,430 or so current NHLs, more than 10 percent are located in
New York State, which has 256. There are NHLs in all 50 states. There are 74 in the District of Columbia, 15 in Puerto Rico and other U.S. commonwealths and territories, five in U.S.-associated states such as
Micronesia, and one in a foreign state (Morocco).
There are
128 ships or shipwrecks that are NHLs.
Other
More than half of the National Historic Landmarks are
privately owned. There are currently fewer than 2500 NHLs. The National Historic Landmarks Program relies on suggestions for new designations from the
National Park Service, which also assists in maintaining the
landmarks. A friends group of owners and managers, the National Historic Landmark Stewards Association, also works to preserve, protect and promote National Historic Landmarks.
If not already listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, an NHL is automatically added to the Register upon designation. About three percent of Register listings are NHLs.
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