National Register and National Historic Landmarks

Discover even more places and stories associated with the history of immigration in the United States. The National Park Service oversees the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmarks Program, which encourage preservation of historic places in communities across the country. These places are recognized for their historical and cultural importance to local, state, or national heritage.

Learn and/or visit some of these sites that recognize and preserve the complex historical contributions of immigrants in the United States and its associated territories.

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  • Exterior of the Miami Freedom Tower, by Tom Schaefer CC BY SA

    Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida is considered the "Ellis Island of the South” for its role from 1962 through 1974 as the Cuban Assistance Center, offering nationally sanctioned relief to the Cuban refugees who sought political asylum from the regime of Fidel Castro.

  • Aerial of island in the ocean.

    The U.S. Immigration Station is located in Angel Island State Park on Angel Island, the largest island in California's San Francisco Bay. While the island is the home of 740 acres of pristine parkland, including beautiful beaches, picnic areas and hiking trails, it is most famous for its rich history.

Last updated: August 21, 2023