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Kennedy Tailing Wheels
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National Register of Historic Places

Kennedy Tailing Wheels

Also known as Kennedy Mine Tailing Wheels

On the National Register since 198145 years
Listed 1981Jackson
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About Kennedy Tailing Wheels

Kennedy Tailing Wheels, at Jackson Gate Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 7, 1981. It was among the first 2 of Jackson’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, conservation and engineering, at the national level. The listing covers 22.5 acres.

What it isIn Jackson, California, US. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 86 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes

Jackson Gate Rd., Jackson · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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6 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Kennedy Tailing Wheels

Is Kennedy Tailing Wheels on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 7, 1981 (Register number 81000146).

Is Kennedy Tailing Wheels a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Kennedy Tailing Wheels?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Kennedy Tailing Wheels?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 86 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858404 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.