Nance Building
National Register of Historic Places

Nance Building

Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee
Listed
June 30, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
98000824

About this property

The Nance Building is a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Rutledge, Tennessee, United States. It is currently used as the historic Nance House Arts and Heritage Center, a history museum and cultural center aimed at preserving Grainger County historical items of interest. The Nance Building is considered to be one of the last remaining Antebellum era structures in Grainger County. In its early years, the structure was used for commercial uses as a tavern and a general store until the late 19th century, when it became a mixed-use private residence and restaurant. In the 1970s, the building fell into disrepair after the decline in health of the property's owner. With the passing of the owner in 1997, the City of Rutledge acquired the structure and its surrounding grounds for future plans as a historic center and public park. In 2018, The structure received interior renovation work in a conversion project turning the site into a history museum and cultural center dedicated towards the preservation and promotion of Grainger County history.

Location

Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee
36.28100, -83.51499

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Nance Building listed on the National Register?

Nance Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Nance Building?

Nance Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Nance Building?

The period of significance for Nance Building is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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