About this property
The Harrison House is historic slave plantation home property in Franklin, Tennessee that was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1975. It was built perhaps in 1810 and was extended and remodelled in 1848 by William Harrison. The remodelling added a "two-story entrance portico and second-story gallery porch typical of many antebellum homes." It was the site of the last staff meeting of Confederate General John Bell Hood with his staff before the 1864…
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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 75001799. It was listed on June 17, 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 Harrison House listed on the National Register?
Harrison House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Harrison House?
Harrison House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harrison House?
The period of significance for Harrison House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Harrison House?
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