About this property
The Claiborne County Jail in Tazewell, Tennessee, is a historic jail that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The two-story limestone and brick jail was built in 1819. It replaced Claiborne County's first jail, a crude structure built on the same site in 1804.
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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 07000175. It was listed on March 21, 2007.
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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 Claiborne County Jail listed on the National Register?
Claiborne County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Claiborne County Jail?
Claiborne County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Claiborne County Jail?
The period of significance for Claiborne County Jail is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1804.
Can I research the history near Claiborne County Jail?
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