NATIONAL REGISTER INFORMATION SYSTEM
HOW TO USE THIS SEARCH
You have the option of getting information with links to Web pages. Typically if you are just interested in a basic list
you don't want the links. If you are curious about the details get the links. A single property may have none, one, or
many links to Web pages.
State
Enter the two letter state code followed by any part of the primary name and execute. Since this requires a code
You may want to consult the list of state codes.
Example:
- Enter two letter state code: MT
State and County
Enter the two letter state code followed by the full county name and execute. You may want to consult the list of
state codes.
Example:
- Enter two letter state code: MT
- Enter county: Silver Bow
State and Name
Enter the two letter state code followed by any part of the resource name and execute. Since this requires a code
you may want to consult the list of state codes.
Example:
- Enter two letter state code: MT
- Enter any part of name: FORT
State and City
Enter the two letter state code followed by the city name and execute. You may want to consult the list of
state codes.
Example:
State and Name with Database Details
Enter the two letter state code followed by any part of the resource name and execute. Since this requires a code
you may want to consult the list of state codes. This is meant to supplement the other searches. Most of the database
information we collect is represented here including area, level and period of significance, criteria, ownership, etc.
Example:
- Enter two letter state code: MT
- Enter any part of name: FORT
Get a Map
Enter the two letter state code followed by any part of the resource name and execute. Since this requires a code
you may want to consult the list of state codes. A geographic coordinate is fed from the NRIS to a commercial site which
is serving a public purpose so the standard NPS disclaimer applies. Look for the red cross hair near the middle of the map
to find your site. Our coordinates are not perfect but we are working to improve them.
Example:
- Enter two letter state code: MT
- Enter any part of name: FORT
