STATE ANTIQUITIES LANDMARK NOMINATION FORM
1. Property Name
Name of Property or Archeological Site/Trinomial_____________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________ County ________________________________
2. Ownership (check all that apply)
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Public
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Nomination prepared by property owner
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Nomination prepared by third party (indicate relationship to owner _____________________________ )
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Nomination prepared by Texas Historical Commission
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Private
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Nomination prepared by property owner
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Nomination prepared by third party (indicate relationship to owner _____________________________ )
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Nomination prepared by Texas Historical Commission
3. Property Type & Significance (check all that apply)
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Archeological
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Historic
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Prehistoric
Criteria for Archeological Sites (check all that apply)
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The site has the potential to contribute to a better understanding of the prehistory and/or history of Texas by the addition of
new and important information;
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The site's archeological deposits and the artifacts within the site are preserved and intact, thereby supporting the research
potential or preservation interests of the site;
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The site possesses unique or rare attributes concerning Texas prehistory and/or history;
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The study of the site offers the opportunity to test theories and methods of preservation, thereby contributing to new scientific
knowledge; and
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There is a high likelihood that vandalism and relic collecting has occurred or could occur, and official landmark designation is
needed to ensure maximum legal protection, or alternatively, further investigations are needed to mitigate the effects of
vandalism and relic collecting when the site cannot be protected.
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Shipwreck
Criterion for Shipwrecks:
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The shipwreck is located on land owned or controlled by the State of Texas or one of its political subdivisions; the shipwreck is
pre-twentieth century or is otherwise historically significant and is 50 years old or older in age; the remains consist of a
shipwreck sunken, abandoned, or a wreck of the sea, or are represented by the ship's remains and/or contents or related
embedded treasure.
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Cache / Collection
Criteria for Caches / Collections (check all that apply)
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The cache or collection was assembled with public funds or taken from public lands;
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The preservation of materials is adequate to allow the application of standard archeological or conservation techniques;
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The cache or collection is of research value, thereby contributing to scientific knowledge; or
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The cache or collection is of historic value or contributes to a theme.
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