About this property
South College is a private for-profit institution with its main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. The college offers approximately 100 programs, from certificate programs to degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. It was founded as Knoxville Business College in 1882, acquired by Stephen A. South in 1989, and renamed South College in 2001.
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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 83003042. It was listed on January 27, 1983.
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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 Knoxville Business College listed on the National Register?
Knoxville Business College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Knoxville Business College?
Knoxville Business College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knoxville Business College?
The period of significance for Knoxville Business College is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.
Can I research the history near Knoxville Business College?
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