Hillsman House
About this property
The Hillsman House (also known as the Hillsman-Woodson House) is a historic house in Trezevant, Tennessee. It was built in 1866-1869 for Major John Hinde Hillsman, who served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War of 1861–1865. His father, William Reddick Hillsman, had settled here in 1820 and acquired 3300 acres, which John and his brother Bennett began to manage shortly before the American Civil War.
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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 82003955. It was listed on June 10, 2022.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Hillsman House listed on the National Register?
Hillsman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Hillsman House?
Hillsman House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hillsman House?
The period of significance for Hillsman House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Hillsman House?
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