John's Place
National Register of Historic Places

John's Place

Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee
Listed
March 15, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
11000085

Location

11 Gibson Ave
Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee
36.16923, -85.51943

Significance

John's Place is a building in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2011, under reference number 11000085. Its period of significance dates to the Modern era (around 1949). It is recognized for its significance in Black, Entertainment/Recreation and Social History.

Categories

BLACKENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was John's Place listed on the National Register?

John's Place was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2011.

What type of historic resource is John's Place?

John's Place is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for John's Place?

The period of significance for John's Place is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1949.

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