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National Register of Historic Places

Yankee Headframe

Eureka’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 14, 1979; only 201 of Utah’s 1,531 listings are older
Listed 1979Eureka
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About Yankee Headframe

Yankee Headframe was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 14, 1979: the first place in Eureka to be listed. Only 201 of Utah’s 1,531 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry and engineering, at the national level. It was listed as part of Tintic Mining District MRA.

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

East of Eureka, UT · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Yankee HeadframeStart here
  2. 2Beck No. 2 MineBuilding · 0.3 mi on
Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

SKnightsville School FoundationSite0.4 miDEureka Historic DistrictDistrict1.2 miBGrand Central MineBuilding1.2 miBUS Post Office-Eureka MainClassical Revival · Built 19231.2 miStCentennial-Eureka MineStructure1.3 miDMammoth Historic DistrictDistrict1.5 miSEureka Lilly HeadframeSite1.7 mi

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Questions about Yankee Headframe

Is Yankee Headframe on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 14, 1979 (Register number 79003484).

Is Yankee Headframe a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Utah has 12 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Yankee Headframe?

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.

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