Welcome to MnSHIP, Minnesota’s Statewide Historic Inventory Portal!

This website provides access to above-ground historic resources, including information on buildings, structures, landscapes, and linear resources. These resources are also referred to as the historic and architectural inventory, however, some unrestricted archaeological information is included. Detailed archaeological site records are maintained in the OSA Portal because full access is reserved for qualified archaeologists, historic preservation professionals, tribal historic preservation officers, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, in accordance with Section 304 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Minnesota Statute § 307.08, subd. 11 and Minnesota Statute § 13.37.

Access Levels

MnSHIP has two levels of access: public and credentialed. Public access does not require an account. While public access does not allow for the creation or updating of records, it has most of the same search and analysis capabilities as the credentialed level. It is suitable for those who want to research information on inventoried properties.

Credentialed access requires a log-in using a SHPO-approved account. Credentialed users can enter new or update existing records, in addition to utilizing the app’s search and analysis capabilities. This level is intended for historic preservation professionals and others with a business reason to create or modify historic inventory records. For more information, please see SHPO's MnSHIP page for more information.

Statewide Historic Inventory Stewardship

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) maintains the statewide historic inventory pursuant to responsibilities outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act. The statewide inventory includes information on all resource types including archaeological resources. Above-ground inventories are maintained by SHPO within MnSHIP. Given some differences in recording above-ground resources from archaeological resources and access restrictions, archaeological site data is maintained in the OSA Portal. In conjunction with the SHPO, the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) maintains the official archaeological site inventory file for Minnesota.

General Data Disclaimer

MnSHIP and the data it contains are provided for informational purposes only. The User accepts the data as-is and assumes all risk associated with its use. The data in MnSHIP is collected from various sources and will change over time without notice. MnSHIP only contains data for above-ground properties. Local designation is provided as a courtesy only and should be confirmed with the municipality.

In no case does a search constitute adequate identification for or complete project review under state or federal preservation laws – please see SHPO's website for further information regarding our Environmental Review Process.

SHPO, the State of Minnesota and its officials and employees make no warranty of MnSHIP data - express or implied - including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

SHPO, the State of Minnesota and its officials and employees assume no responsibility or legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or usefulness of any of the data in MnSHIP, nor do they represent that use of the data will not infringe upon privately owned rights. SHPO, MnDOT, the State of Minnesota and its officials and employees assume no responsibility for actual, consequential, incidental, special, or exemplary damages, or damages of any kind caused by – or associated with – any User’s reliance on, or use of, the data even if appraised of the likelihood of such damages occurring. All Users of MnSHIP, and the data it contains, assume all risk associated with use.

This online tool has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, US Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior. The Minnesota SHPO receives federal funds from the National Park Service. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the US Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted programs. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, US Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.