Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site
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Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site | |
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Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site showing many petroglyphs as they appear | |
| Nearest city | Virginia City, Nevada |
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| Area | 65 acres (26 ha) |
| NRHP Reference # | 78001728[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 24, 1978 |
The Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site (26ST1), located in Storey County, Nevada near Virginia City, is a 65-acre (26 ha) archeological site of petroglyphs. It was listed for its potential to yield information in the future, and includes one contributing site with approximately 600 items.[1]
The National Register does not disclose its location; it is listed as Address Restricted.[1]
Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site, showing a few petroglyphs up close.
Ongoing vandalism
Vandalism has been ongoing at the site for decades or more, and evidence of it is obvious everywhere. There are many fairly recent names, initials, crude drawings, and similar on or near the petroglyphs of the site.
Lagomarsino Petroglyph Site, showing some older vandalism from 1971.
References
- 1 2 3 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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