About this property
The Polk Sisters' House is a historic house in Columbia, Tennessee, that was the home of two sisters of U.S. President James K. Polk.
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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 75001770. It was listed on May 20, 1975.
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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 Polk Sisters' House listed on the National Register?
Polk Sisters' House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Polk Sisters' House?
Polk Sisters' House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Polk Sisters' House?
The period of significance for Polk Sisters' House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Polk Sisters' House?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Polk Sisters' House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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