About this property
The Estill-Fite House is a historic house in Winchester, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1860 for Francis Thomas Estill, an attorney. Estill, a graduate of the University of Nashville, was elected as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1847, and as the secretary of the board of directors of the Winchester and Alabama Railroad Company in 1857.
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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 79002429. It was listed on March 22, 1979.
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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 Estill-Fite House listed on the National Register?
Estill-Fite House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Estill-Fite House?
Estill-Fite House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Estill-Fite House?
The period of significance for Estill-Fite House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Estill-Fite House?
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