About this property
The Franklin County Courthouse is a historic building in Winchester, Tennessee, U.S. It is the courthouse of Franklin County, Tennessee. The building was the third courthouse built for Franklin County. The first one was built in 1814 and the second one in 1839.
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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 95000345. It was listed on March 29, 1995.
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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 Franklin County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Franklin County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Franklin County Courthouse?
Franklin County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Franklin County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Franklin County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1814.
Can I research the history near Franklin County Courthouse?
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 Franklin County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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