National Register of Historic Places

Greeneville Historic District

Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee
Listed
May 2, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74001913

About this property

Greeneville, the county seat of Greene County was established in the late eighteenth century, and is one of the most important towns in historic East Tennessee. Although many of the early buildings have been destroyed, there remain yet a large number of buildings important from either a historical or architectural standpoint. The Greeneville Historic District consists of an area a block in each direction of Main Street from McKee Street to Nelson Street, comprising an area of about 135 acres containing approximately 175 structures. Greeneville was established in 1783 around a spring, which is located almost in the heart of town. It was named in honor of General Nathanael Greene of Revolutionary War fame, and was settled by the Scotch-Irish. Its location along important early trade and stage routes caused it to become an important community in the years before the Civil War. Its citizens became prosperous enough to build substantial dwellings, and places of business, many of which form the heart of the historic district.

Location

Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee
36.16186, -82.82971

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.3 mi
Crescent School
Industrial
0.6 mi
Lowry, James, House
Industrial
3.3 mi
Doak, Samuel, House
Early Republic
3.7 mi
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Early Republic
3.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Greeneville Raid on Morgan
1864Civil War
0.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Greeneville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Greeneville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Greeneville Historic District?

Greeneville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Greeneville Historic District?

The period of significance for Greeneville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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