National Register of Historic Places

Blue Ridge Tourist Court

Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina
Listed
April 18, 2023
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100008846

Location

574, 560 Old East King St., 173, 187, 191 Cecil Miller Rd.
Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina
36.21952, -81.64912

Significance

Blue Ridge Tourist Court is a building in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2023, under reference number 100008846. It is recognized for its significance in Entertainment/Recreation.

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Blair Farm
Early Republic
1.1 mi
Daniel Boone Hotel
Industrial
1.9 mi
Jones House
Industrial
1.9 mi
US Post Office-Boone
Industrial
2 mi
Miller, John Smith, House
Industrial
3.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Boone NC
1865Civil War
1.4 mi

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When was Blue Ridge Tourist Court listed on the National Register?

Blue Ridge Tourist Court was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2023.

What type of historic resource is Blue Ridge Tourist Court?

Blue Ridge Tourist Court is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Blue Ridge Tourist Court?

The period of significance for Blue Ridge Tourist Court is recorded as the industrial era.

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