About this property
Rural Mount is a historic mansion in Morristown, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built with ashlar stones circa 1799 by frontiersman Alexander Outlaw for his son-in-law, Joseph Hamilton. It was designed in the Federal architectural style.
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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 75001757. It was listed on July 29, 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 Rural Mount listed on the National Register?
Rural Mount was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Rural Mount?
Rural Mount is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rural Mount?
The period of significance for Rural Mount is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1799.
Can I research the history near Rural Mount?
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