About this property
The Hall Cabin, also known as the J. H. Kress Cabin is a historic log cabin in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 15 miles (24 km) from Fontana, North Carolina. The cabin is a rectangular split-log structure 24 feet (7.3 m) wide and 17 feet (5.2 m) deep, with a porch spanning its front. The gable ends of the roof are sheathed in board-and-batten siding.
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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 76000162. It was listed on January 30, 1976.
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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 Hall Cabin listed on the National Register?
Hall Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Hall Cabin?
Hall Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hall Cabin?
The period of significance for Hall Cabin is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Hall Cabin?
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