About this property
The Greenback Depot is a former railroad station located in Greenback, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1914 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N), the depot served rail freight and passengers traveling in and out of the Greenback area until 1954. Restored for use as a community events center by Ronald Edmondson in the early 2010s, the depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 in recognition of its role in the area's transportation history.
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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 13000950. It was listed on December 18, 2013.
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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 Greenback Depot listed on the National Register?
Greenback Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Greenback Depot?
Greenback Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greenback Depot?
The period of significance for Greenback Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Greenback Depot?
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