About this property
The Buckingham House is a historic brick house near Sevierville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1796 by Thomas Buckingham, the first sheriff of Sevier County, Tennessee, it is the oldest house in the county. The house was designed in the Federal architectural style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 71000831. It was listed on March 17, 1971.
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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 Buckingham House (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Buckingham House (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Buckingham House (Additional Documentation)?
Buckingham House (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Buckingham House (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Buckingham House (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1796.
Can I research the history near Buckingham House (Additional Documentation)?
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