About this property
The Bledsoe County Jail is a historic jail in Pikeville, Tennessee. The original building was a brick building with a stone foundation that was completed in 1851. It had a capacity of five prisoners.
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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 08001049. It was listed on November 12, 2008.
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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 Bledsoe County Jail listed on the National Register?
Bledsoe County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Bledsoe County Jail?
Bledsoe County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bledsoe County Jail?
The period of significance for Bledsoe County Jail is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Bledsoe County Jail?
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