About this property
The Earnest Farms Historic District is a historic district consisting of four historic farms and associated structures near the community of Chuckey in Greene County, Tennessee, United States. The farms include the Elmwood Farm, the Broyles Farm, the Crum Farm, and the Jim Earnest Farm, all of which were initially developed by early pioneer Henry Earnest (1732–1809) and his descendants in the late-18th and 19th centuries. The district includes the Ebenezer Methodist Church, which is home to the …
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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 78002591. It was listed on January 30, 1978.
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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 Mauris-Earnest Fort House listed on the National Register?
Mauris-Earnest Fort House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Mauris-Earnest Fort House?
Mauris-Earnest Fort House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mauris-Earnest Fort House?
The period of significance for Mauris-Earnest Fort House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1732.
Can I research the history near Mauris-Earnest Fort House?
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