Hindman Ben Franklin
National Register of Historic Places

Hindman Ben Franklin

Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky
Listed
August 22, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000675

About this property

The Hindman Ben Franklin is a historic commercial building in Hindman, Kentucky, which formerly held a Ben Franklin five-and-dime-type store. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It is a "distinctive" building constructed of ashlar sandstone in 1913–14, originally to hold the Francis Smith and Company Department Store. It is also a contributing building in the Hindman Historic District, which was listed on the National Register in 2013. By 2012 the building had been rehabilitated and was hosting the offices, gallery, and cafe of the Appalachian Artisan Center.

Location

16 W. Main St.
Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky
37.34905, -81.85317

Categories

COMMERCESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Hindman Ben Franklin listed on the National Register?

Hindman Ben Franklin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Hindman Ben Franklin?

Hindman Ben Franklin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hindman Ben Franklin?

The period of significance for Hindman Ben Franklin is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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