1971 - Menokin is a National Historical Landmark
In 1971, Menokin became a National Historic Place and Landmark. The Register of National Historic Places mission states:
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.
First page of Menokin Nomination to be awarded as a Historic Landmark
To become a National Historic Place and Landmark, nominations are drafted and evaluated for approval. A copy of the original nomination submitted to Menokin is featured here. The record records Mr. J. Murwin Qmohundro (sic - Omohundro is the correct spelling) as owner of the property at this time.
The record goes on to say the nomination was prepared by Charles W. Snell, Survey Historian with the Division of History, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, National Park Service.
While there are many thousands of historical sites placed on the National Historic Register, only a select few are heightened to “historical landmark” status as Menokin was awarded and remains to this day.
Read through the original nomination to learn what prompted the NPS to approve Menokin!
Visit NPS’ website to learn about other places and interesting information today – https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.ht