Robertson Family Farm
About this property
The Robertson Family Farm, in or near Whiteville, Tennessee, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It then included four contributing buildings and a contributing site. It was deemed significant as a rare surviving example of a farm operated by the same African-American family for over 100 years. It was started by Crawford Robertson who was born a slave in Arkansas; it was operated in 2007 by grandson Evelyn Robertson with help of a cousin and a lessee.
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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 07001164. It was listed on November 8, 2007.
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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 Robertson Family Farm listed on the National Register?
Robertson Family Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Robertson Family Farm?
Robertson Family Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Robertson Family Farm?
The period of significance for Robertson Family Farm is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Robertson Family Farm?
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