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Ohio Historic Preservation Office
Identifies historic places and archaeological sites, nominates properties, and monitors projects for effects on historic, architectural, and archaeological resources.

Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office
Works with federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations to insure that the state's archeological and historic resources are protected.

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office
Consults with tribal and local governments, public agencies, non-profit organizations, and citizens to provide support and technical assistance in all aspects of historic preservation.

Pennsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation
Administers PA Historical and Museum Commissions' program to identify and protect buildings structures, districts and neighborhoods of historic and architectural significance.

Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Identifies and protects historic buildings, districts, and archaeological sites.

South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
Helps the preservation efforts of local governments, private organizations, state and federal agencies, and private citizens, and coordinates the Statewide Survey.

South Dakota State Historical Society
Promotes the historical and cultural heritage of South Dakota by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting evidence of the state's past.

Tennessee Div of Archaeology
Responsible for protecting and preserving prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in Tennessee.

Texas Historical Commission
Concerned with the preservation of Texas' architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks.

Utah State Historical Society
Established in 1897, it supports and promotes the preservation of historic and pre-historic sites.

Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Responsible for identifying historic buildings and archeological sites in the state, disseminating information, and providing technical assistance and training.

Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Maintains information on state's historic architecture and archaeological sites. 

Washington State Historical Society
Membership organization provides information on museums and exhibits, and educational programs, and maintains an events calendar.

West Virginia Archives and History
Includes information on historical sites, state archives, genealogy, and the West Virginia Memory Project.

Wisconsin State Historical Society
Provides links to library division, archives division, and publications.

Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office
Documents and preserves state's cultural heritage through educational and interpretive programs mandated through the National Historic Preservation Act.

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