About this property
Kingston Pike is a highway in Knox County, Tennessee, United States, that connects Downtown Knoxville with West Knoxville, Farragut, and other communities in the western part of the county. The road follows a merged stretch of U.S. Route 11 (US 11) and US 70. From its initial construction in the 1790s until the development of the Interstate Highway System in the 1960s, Kingston Pike was the main traffic artery in western Knox County, and an important section of several cross-country highways. The road is now a major commercial corridor, containing hundreds of stores, restaurants, and other retail establishments. The old Kingston road was originally surveyed and laid out in 1792 by Charles McClung which connected Knoxville to Campbell's Station, now Farragut.
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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 96001404. It was listed on December 4, 1996.
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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 Kingston Pike Historic District listed on the National Register?
Kingston Pike Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Kingston Pike Historic District?
Kingston Pike Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kingston Pike Historic District?
The period of significance for Kingston Pike Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1792.
Can I research the history near Kingston Pike Historic District?
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