About this property
Fort Nashborough, also known as Fort Bluff, Bluff Station, French Lick Fort, Cumberland River Fort and other names, was the stockade established in early 1779 in the French Lick area of the Cumberland River valley, as a forerunner to the settlement that would become the city of Nashville, Tennessee. The fort was not a military garrison. The log stockade was square in shape and covered 2 acres (8,100 m2).
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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 11000454. It was listed on November 24, 2015.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Nashborough listed on the National Register?
Fort Nashborough was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Fort Nashborough?
Fort Nashborough is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Nashborough?
The period of significance for Fort Nashborough is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1779.
Can I research the history near Fort Nashborough?
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