Missionary Ridge Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Missionary Ridge Historic District

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Listed
September 4, 1996
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
95001257

Location

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
35.02297, -85.26076

Significance

Missionary Ridge Historic District is a historic district in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1996, under reference number 95001257. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era (around 1863). It is recognized for its significance in Architecture, Military and Commerce.

Categories

ARCHITECTUREMILITARYCOMMERCECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ridgedale Methodist Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.5 mi
Oak Grove Elementary School (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
1 mi
Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Industrial
1.1 mi
Hutcheson House
Industrial
1.1 mi
Kelley House
Industrial
1.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Missionary Ridge Assault
1863Civil War
0 mi
Battle of Missionary Ridge
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Battle of Missionary Ridge — Wood's and Sheridan's Breakthrough
1863Civil War
1.1 mi
Battle of Missionary Ridge — Bragg's Headquarters Collapse
1863Civil War
1.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Missionary Ridge Historic District listed on the National Register?

Missionary Ridge Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Missionary Ridge Historic District?

Missionary Ridge Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Missionary Ridge Historic District?

The period of significance for Missionary Ridge Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.

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