About this property
The Cookeville Railroad Depot is a railroad depot in Cookeville, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Built by the Tennessee Central Railway in 1909, the depot served Cookeville until the 1950s when passenger train service to the city was phased out. The depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and is home to the Cookeville Depot Museum.
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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 85002773. It was listed on November 7, 1985.
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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 Cookeville Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?
Cookeville Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Cookeville Railroad Depot?
Cookeville Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cookeville Railroad Depot?
The period of significance for Cookeville Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Cookeville Railroad Depot?
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