About this property
The Big Hill Pond Fortification is a Civil War earthwork in Big Hill Pond State Park, which is located in McNairy County, Tennessee. The earthwork was built atop a ridge by the Union Army in late 1862, after the Battle of Davis Bridge. It was built to guard the nearby Memphis and Charleston Railroad line. It is considered an archaeological site and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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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 98001182. It was listed on September 28, 1998.
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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 Big Hill Pond Fortification listed on the National Register?
Big Hill Pond Fortification was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Big Hill Pond Fortification?
Big Hill Pond Fortification is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Big Hill Pond Fortification?
The period of significance for Big Hill Pond Fortification is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Big Hill Pond Fortification?
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