About this property
The Blair's Ferry Storehouse is a historic brick structure in the U.S. city of Loudon, Tennessee. Originally built as a storehouse for the burgeoning riverboat trade in the community of Blair's Ferry in the 1830s, the structure was eventually renovated and used for a variety of functions throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The building is one of the region's earliest surviving examples of a structure designed specifically as a warehouse.
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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 77001277. It was listed on July 13, 1977.
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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 Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document) listed on the National Register?
Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document)?
Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document)?
The period of significance for Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Blair's Ferry Storehouse (Additional Document)?
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