Abston Garage
National Register of Historic Places

Abston Garage

Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee
Listed
March 10, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000117

Location

505 Winter Gap Ave.
Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee
36.04599, -84.34410

Significance

Abston Garage is a building in Oliver Springs, Roane County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2009, under reference number 09000117. It is recognized for its significance in Commerce, Entertainment/Recreation and Transportation.

Categories

COMMERCEENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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8.9 mi
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When was Abston Garage listed on the National Register?

Abston Garage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Abston Garage?

Abston Garage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Abston Garage?

The period of significance for Abston Garage is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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