Browning House
About this property
The Browning House is a historic house in Milan, Tennessee. It was built in 1873, and was the childhood home of Gordon Browning, who served as the governor of Tennessee from 1937 to 1939. In 1941, the house was purchased by the Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MLAAP), and was unused until 1953, when it was restored by Procter and Gamble (the MLAAP's operating contractor) and used as additional office space.
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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 74001912. It was listed on June 27, 1974.
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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 Browning House listed on the National Register?
Browning House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Browning House?
Browning House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Browning House?
The period of significance for Browning House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1873.
Can I research the history near Browning House?
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