About this property
Located in Ducktown, Tennessee, Kimsey Junior College was originally constructed in 1933 by the Fourth Fractional Township with the intention of serving as a junior college for the region. The building is named for one of the commissioners of the township at the time its construction was commissioned. Due to the isolation of the Copper Basin from major population centers in the state, the building was never used for its intended purpose. The Kimsey Junior College building remained vacant until 1938 when Ducktown High School and Ducktown Elementary School relocated to the site. The high school remained in the building until 1956.
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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 92001072. It was listed on September 1, 1992.
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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 Kimsey Junior College listed on the National Register?
Kimsey Junior College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Kimsey Junior College?
Kimsey Junior College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kimsey Junior College?
The period of significance for Kimsey Junior College is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1933.
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