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There are 26 World Heritage Sites in the United States, with a further 17 on the tentative list. [3] The first sites in the United States added to the list were Mesa Verde National Park and Yellowstone National Park, both at the second session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Washington, D.C., in 1978. [4]
This church, known locally as Old Swedes', is the oldest church in Pennsylvania and the second-oldest Swedish church in the United States. The site highlights the influence of Swedish culture and people on early America. [53] Grant–Kohrs Ranch: Montana: 1,618.43 acres (6.5496 km 2)
The United States National Historic Landmark Program is designed to recognize and honor the nation's cultural and historical heritage. The program was formally inaugurated with a series of listings on October 9, 1960; as of August 21, 2020, there are 2,597 designated landmarks.
104 United States. 105 Uzbekistan. 106 Yemen. 107 Zimbabwe. 108 See also. 109 References. 110 External links. ... Paros (Ancient Paros and Delion Sites), South Aegean ...
Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the contiguous United States. Grizzly bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. The Yellowstone Park bison herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring are two of the park's most ...
Archaeological sites in the United States by state. This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. Subcategories.
Fort Ancient (a non-Mississippian culture) 1000 – 1550 CE Oneota [5] 900 – 1650 CE in Florida and adjacent parts of Alabama and Georgia, by culture Belle Glade culture: 1050 BCE – European contact Glades culture: 550 BCE – European contact Manasota culture: 550 BCE – 800 CE St. Johns culture: 550 BCE – European contact ...
The United States Indian Industrial School (better known as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School) was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 through 1918, serving as an important symbol of efforts to culturally assimilate Native Americans by the federal government. [54] Carrizo Plain. California