Craig Family Farm
About this property
The Craig Family Farm is a historic African American farm in Perry County, Tennessee near Linden. The farm was established by Tapp Craig in 1871, a formerly enslaved person, as the first Black owned and operated farm in Perry County. The farm has been continuously operated by the Craig family. The farm is recognized as a Tennessee Century Farm.
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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 05001219. It was listed on May 14, 2006.
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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 Craig Family Farm listed on the National Register?
Craig Family Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Craig Family Farm?
Craig Family Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Craig Family Farm?
The period of significance for Craig Family Farm is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Craig Family Farm?
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