About this property
Kuwohi (Cherokee: ᎫᏬᎯ), also known as Clingmans Dome, its former official name, is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in the Southeastern United States. At an elevation of 6,643 feet (2,025 m), it is the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the highest point in the state of Tennessee, and the highest point along the 2,192-mile (3,528 km) Appalachian Trail. It is also the third highest point in eastern mainland North America, …
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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 12000515. It was listed on August 14, 2012.
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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 Clingmans Dome Observation Tower listed on the National Register?
Clingmans Dome Observation Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Clingmans Dome Observation Tower?
Clingmans Dome Observation Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clingmans Dome Observation Tower?
The period of significance for Clingmans Dome Observation Tower is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Clingmans Dome Observation Tower?
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