About this property
The Childress-Ray House is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It was built in 1847. In 1874, it was purchased by John Childress, the brother of U.S. First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, brother-in-law of U.S. President James K. Polk, and the father-in-law of Tennessee Governor John C. Brown.
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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 79002458. It was listed on December 27, 1979.
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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 Childress-Ray House listed on the National Register?
Childress-Ray House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Childress-Ray House?
Childress-Ray House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Childress-Ray House?
The period of significance for Childress-Ray House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Childress-Ray House?
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