About this property
The Kesterson-Watkins House is a historic two-story farm house in Tazewell, Tennessee. It was built in 1900 by Gary H. Kesterson, a tobacco farmer, and designed in the Victorian architectural style. It was purchased by Kesterson's son-in-law, White Gibson, in 1920, and later inherited by Gibson's daughter, Velma Gibson Watkins.
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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 82003958. It was listed on April 25, 1982.
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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 Kesterson-Watkins House listed on the National Register?
Kesterson-Watkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Kesterson-Watkins House?
Kesterson-Watkins House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kesterson-Watkins House?
The period of significance for Kesterson-Watkins House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Kesterson-Watkins House?
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