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.

National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States. The over 2,600 NHLs found in the U.S. today come in many forms: historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts.

Dec 17, 2024 · National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States. The over 2,600 NHLs found in the U.S. today come in many forms: historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts.

Dec 19, 2024 · There are currently 606 designated National Natural Landmark sites within 48 states, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Louisiana and Delaware are the only two states that do not contain a NNL site.

Sep 11, 2024 · We begin our countdown of the Top 25 Historic Landmarks In America with an awe-inspiring view of Seattle, Washington from the world’s first and only revolving glass floor. Of course, I’m referring to the Space Needle. As a former history teacher, I think that a little history lesson is in order.

Sep 10, 2024 · The National Monuments are some of the most stunning places on earth and often lesser visited than their more famous cousins, the national parks. These treasured American landscapes hold incredibly diverse scenery ranging from the deepest depths of our oceans to explosive volcanic heights of our most famous mountains.

National monuments are located in 33 states, Washington, D.C., the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Minor Outlying Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. California has the most national monuments, with 20, followed by Arizona with 19 and New Mexico with 13.

Dec 5, 2023 · The US national monuments are powerful symbols of America’s past, protecting the glory of their nature, culture, and historical figures, and are the equivalent of national treasures. These American monuments provide the next generation with insight into the country’s collective history while preserving valuable areas and structures so that ...

Included are lists of National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) and of National Park Service administered areas in U.S. Commonwealths and territories, U.S.-associated states, and in the foreign state of Morocco. There are 25 NHLs in these areas.

Aug 27, 2021 · National Monuments can be found in 32 different states, District of Columbia and 6 territories. California and Arizona are tied with 18 National Monuments. New Mexico has 13 National Monuments and Colorado and Utah tie at 9 each.