About this property
Hufstedler Gravehouse or Pinckney's Tomb is a grave shelter, or grave house, near Linden, Tennessee, that is considered to be the largest grave house in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 87001038. It was listed on June 24, 1987.
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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 Hufstedler Gravehouse listed on the National Register?
Hufstedler Gravehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Hufstedler Gravehouse?
Hufstedler Gravehouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hufstedler Gravehouse?
The period of significance for Hufstedler Gravehouse is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Hufstedler Gravehouse?
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