Hatchie River Ferry
About this property
Hatchie River Ferry, also known as Miller's Ferry and as Statler's Ferry, on the Hatchie River near Bolivar, Tennessee, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The ferry crossing was used by a party of Cherokee Nation persons emigrating to Oklahoma, led by John Adair Bell, who was one of the signers of the Treaty of New Echota. The group crossed the Hatchie River here on November 16–17, 1838.
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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 05000800. It was listed on August 6, 2005.
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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 Hatchie River Ferry listed on the National Register?
Hatchie River Ferry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Hatchie River Ferry?
Hatchie River Ferry is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hatchie River Ferry?
The period of significance for Hatchie River Ferry is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1838.
Can I research the history near Hatchie River Ferry?
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