Arcadia
About this property
Arcadia is an unincorporated community located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, just outside Kingsport's eastern city limits. Arcadia, originally known as the Reedy Creek Settlement, was one of the earliest settlements in present-day Tennessee. Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road ran through this community in 1775.
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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 73001834. It was listed on April 10, 1973.
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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 Arcadia listed on the National Register?
Arcadia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Arcadia?
Arcadia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arcadia?
The period of significance for Arcadia is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1775.
Can I research the history near Arcadia?
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