Cornsilk
National Register of Historic Places

Cornsilk

Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee
Listed
January 11, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
74002266

Location

Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee
36.63510, -86.63177

Significance

Cornsilk is a building in Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1974, under reference number 74002266. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1850). It is recognized for its significance in Literature and Architecture.

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Cornsilk listed on the National Register?

Cornsilk was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Cornsilk?

Cornsilk is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cornsilk?

The period of significance for Cornsilk is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.

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