About this property
Cumberland Gap is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 313 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 315 in 2023. The town is located below the Cumberland Gap, a historic mountain pass for which is the town's namesake, and inside of the boundaries of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The majority of the town's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cumberland Gap Historic District .
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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 90000321. It was listed on February 23, 1990.
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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 Cumberland Gap Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cumberland Gap Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Cumberland Gap Historic District?
Cumberland Gap Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cumberland Gap Historic District?
The period of significance for Cumberland Gap Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Cumberland Gap Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Cumberland Gap Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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