About this property
Boxwood, also known as the Thomas J.B. Turner House, is an antebellum plantation house in southwestern Rutherford County, Tennessee, near Murfreesboro in the historic Salem community. The house was built by Thomas J. B. Turner and his wife, Sarah Jetton Turner, and completed in 1843. It is a two-story brick house built on an I-house plan.
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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 84000139. It was listed on October 24, 1984.
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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 Boxwood listed on the National Register?
Boxwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Boxwood?
Boxwood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boxwood?
The period of significance for Boxwood is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1843.
Can I research the history near Boxwood?
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