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IN RPlLY RP3Ylt TO: Washington. O.C. 20440
H3417(2280)
JAN 2 11999
Ms. Jean W. Cochran, Town Supervisor
Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Dear Ms. Cochran:
I am pleased to inform you that the Fort Corchaug Archeological Site in Southold, New York has been
found to possess national significance in the history of the United States. As a result, fhe Secretary of the
Interior designated this property a National Historic Landmark on January 20, 1999.
The purpose of landmark designation is to identify and recognize nationally significant sites and to
encourage their owners to preserve them. Landmarks are chosen after careful study by the National Park
Service. They are evaluated by the Nafional Park System Advisory Board and designated by the Secretary
of the Interior in accordance with the Historic Sites Act of 1935 and the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966.
Designation as a National Historic Landmark automatically places a property in the National Register of
Historic Places, if it is not already so listed, and extends to it the safeguards and benefits provided by the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and other Federal laws protecting historic properties.
Each Landmark is eligible to receive one bronze plaque to commemorate the property's designation. You
will shortly be contacted by a National Historic Landmarks coordinator for your area about applying for
your plaque. If you have any questions about the plaque or fhe designation prior to that time please contact
Ms. Patty Henry of the National Historic Landmarks Survey at 202/343-8163.
We are pleased to include the Fort Corchaug Archeological Site on the roll of National Historic
Landmarks as significant representatives of our Nation's heritage.
Sin/cerel~y~, ~
Carol D. Shull
Chief, National Historic Landmarks Survey and
Keeper, National Register of Historic Places
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