About this property
The McGavock–Gaines House, also known as Riverside, is a historic mansion in Franklin, Tennessee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The property then included two contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and one non-contributing building, on an area of 3.2 acres (1.3 ha).
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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 88000329. It was listed on April 12, 1988.
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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 McGavock-Gaines House listed on the National Register?
McGavock-Gaines House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1988.
What type of historic resource is McGavock-Gaines House?
McGavock-Gaines House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McGavock-Gaines House?
The period of significance for McGavock-Gaines House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near McGavock-Gaines House?
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