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Leonard Rockshelter

Lovelock, Nevada
County of Pershing.
National Register Number: 66000457
 Resource type: Site.
The threat level was Watch in
2004.
Congressional District: NV-2 Certified Local Government: NO

Statement of Significance (as of designation - January 20, 1961):
Discovered in 1936 during the course of bat guano mining operation, Leonard Rockshelter is significant for the long continuum of sporadic cultural occupations recorded in its stratigraphy (6710 BC-1400 AD).

Condition:
The site has been subjected to occasional vandalism.

Recommendation/Change since last report:
The steward should monitor the site regularly to identify problems and allow for more immediate assistance when needed.


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