About this property
Fort Negley was a fortification built by Union troops after the capture of Nashville, Tennessee during the American Civil War, located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city center. It was the largest inland fort built in the United States during the war.
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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 75001748. It was listed on April 20, 1975.
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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 Fort Negley listed on the National Register?
Fort Negley was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Fort Negley?
Fort Negley is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Negley?
The period of significance for Fort Negley is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Fort Negley?
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