Washington State Heritage Register
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The Washington Heritage Register is an official list of sites and properties found throughout Washington State, United States
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The Washington Heritage Register is administered by the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, and it is governed by several state laws including RCW 27.34.200 and 25-12 WAC.
The register includes districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects which meet criteria as being significant to local or state history and culture. The register does not provide fiscal support to listed entries; instead, listing is an honorary designation which raises public awareness.
Sites which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
are automatically added to the Washington Heritage Register.
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The Washington Heritage Register is administered by the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, and it is governed by several state laws including RCW 27.34.200 and 25-12 WAC.
The register includes districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects which meet criteria as being significant to local or state history and culture. The register does not provide fiscal support to listed entries; instead, listing is an honorary designation which raises public awareness.
Sites which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
are automatically added to the Washington Heritage Register.