West-Metcalfe House
About this property
The West-Metcalfe House, in Wayne County, Kentucky, about 1.75 miles (2.82 km) south of Mill Springs on the Cumberland River, was built in 1800. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It served in December 1861 as the headquarters for Confederate general Felix Zollicoffer before the Battle of Logan's Crossroads (also known as Battle of Mill Springs and as Battle of Fishing Creek), a disastrous defeat for the Confederates delivered by Union forces of George H.…
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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 77000661. It was listed on November 17, 1977.
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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 West-Metcalfe House listed on the National Register?
West-Metcalfe House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1977.
What type of historic resource is West-Metcalfe House?
West-Metcalfe House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West-Metcalfe House?
The period of significance for West-Metcalfe House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1800.
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