National Register of Historic Places

Fort Henry Site

Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee
Listed
October 9, 1975
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
75001789

Location

Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee
36.50672, -88.03171

Significance

Fort Henry Site is a site in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1975, under reference number 75001789. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era. It is recognized for its significance in Military.

Categories

MILITARY
Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Fort Henry Site listed on the National Register?

Fort Henry Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Fort Henry Site?

Fort Henry Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Henry Site?

The period of significance for Fort Henry Site is recorded as the early_republic era.

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