About this property
The Lotz House (Lotz rhymes with “boats") is a Greek Revival white frame two-story home built in 1858 in the middle Tennessee town of Franklin. The house is significant for being located at the epicenter of the Battle of Franklin in the American Civil War in 1864. The house's occupants, the family of German immigrant Albert Lotz, could see from their front yard a wave thousands of uniformed Confederate soldiers advancing toward them to engage Union soldiers who were in defensive positions in a…
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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 76001809. It was listed on December 12, 1976.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Lotz House (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Lotz House (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Lotz House (Additional Documentation)?
Lotz House (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lotz House (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Lotz House (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1858.
Can I research the history near Lotz House (Additional Documentation)?
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