These Are the Most Threatened Historical Places in America

Each is associated with a priceless moment in history — and each is uniquely threatened. CNN’s Katie Hetter reports that a new list highlights 11 historical sites in the United States deemed “most endangered” in 2015.

The list, which was issued by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, covers sites all over the United States and a wide range of historical time periods and facets of history. Hetter reports that each site was nominated by both local organizations and individuals eager to spur preservation and appreciation of some of America’s most important places.

The Trust’s list has been in existence since 1988, writes Hetter, and of over 260 sites listed as endangered over the years, a mere 12 have been lost. That’s a victory for both the National Trust for Historic Preservation and for America, notes the nonprofit’s CEO, who told Hetter that the sites on the list “tell American stories that have been overlooked for too long.”