About this property
The Crockett Tavern Museum is a history museum in Morristown, Tennessee, that commemorates the American folk hero David "Davy" Crockett. The museum was started in 1955, when a popular craze over the legacy of Davy Crockett was at its peak, and opened in 1958. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 2013.
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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 13000948. It was listed on December 18, 2013.
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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 Crockett Tavern Museum listed on the National Register?
Crockett Tavern Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Crockett Tavern Museum?
Crockett Tavern Museum is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crockett Tavern Museum?
The period of significance for Crockett Tavern Museum is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1955.
Can I research the history near Crockett Tavern Museum?
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