National Register of Historic Places
Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots
Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots is a historic place in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000413.
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Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots
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About this place
What is Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots?
Sanborn Field is an agricultural experiment field, located on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Missouri. Established in 1888, it was the first facility in the United States intended to measure erosion and run-off for differing crops and agricultural practices. Work at Sanborn Field was influential in the establishment of soil conservation policy in the United States. The field was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
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Listing details
- Name
- Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots
- City
- Columbia
- County
- Boone County
- State
- Missouri
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000413
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.94169, -92.32145
When was Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots listed on the National Register?
Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots located?
Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots is located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri at approximately 38.94169, -92.32145. See the map above.
Is Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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