About this property
The Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument in Taylor County, Kentucky, near Campbellsville, Kentucky, commemorates the Battle of Tebbs Bend, which occurred on July 4, 1863, during the Civil War. The battle is considered a Union victory, as it greatly delayed John Hunt Morgan's famous Raid that would later go into Indiana and Ohio. After the battle, graves of fallen Confederate soldiers were placed around the area.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 97000668. It was listed on July 16, 1997.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument listed on the National Register?
Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument?
Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument?
The period of significance for Battle of Tebb's Bend Monument is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
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