About this property
Idler's Retreat, also known as the Dillon-Tucker-Cheney House, is a historic house in Smyrna, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1865 by J. D. Dillon. In 1882, it was purchased by John F. Tucker, and renamed Tucker Place.
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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 04000475. It was listed on May 18, 2004.
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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 Idler's Retreat listed on the National Register?
Idler's Retreat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Idler's Retreat?
Idler's Retreat is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Idler's Retreat?
The period of significance for Idler's Retreat is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1865.
Can I research the history near Idler's Retreat?
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