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Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

SHPO News and Information


The Long Meadow Bridge spans the Minnesota River at Long Meadow Lake between Bloomington and Eagan

Minnesota's Statewide Historic Inventory

A statewide inventory of Minnesota’s historic resources, historic reports, and archaeological reports housed at SHPO and a link to the inventory of archaeological sites maintained by the Office of the State Archeologist (OSA).

National Register Listings in Minnesota

More than 1,750 Minnesota listings, encompassing over 6,000 properties from all counties in the state, can be found on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the nation's official list of properties deemed worthy of preservation.

Tax Incentives

Learn about tax incentives that reward private investment in the rehabilitation of historic properties.

Environmental Review

Learn more about the federal and state laws that protect historic and archaeological properties, as well as the project review process in Minnesota.

Statewide Preservation Plan 2022-2032

The Minnesota Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2022-2032 is the culmination of a three-year statewide collaborative process of gathering insights and learning from the public, stakeholders, and many partners, and is available for download.

Local Preservation

Federal, state, tribal, and local partnerships work to protect historic properties.

About Us

Learn more about the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), find contact information, and more.

Recent National Register Listings

A list of the latest National Register listings in Minnesota

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