Austin Dam
Also known as Bayless Paper Company Dam
About Austin Dam
Austin Dam, at PA 872, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 15, 1987. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. The listing covers 1.3 acres.
What it isArchitectural structure. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗1909 to today
- 1909Built
- 1987Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 39 years
Finding Austin Dam
PA 872, Austin
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Austin Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Austin Dam
Is Austin Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 15, 1987 (Register number 86003570).
Is Austin Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Austin Dam?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Austin Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 71994555 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.