About this property
Marathon Motor Works was a brass era automobile manufacturer based in Tennessee. Southern Engine and Boiler Works founded in 1889, which made industrial engines and boilers in Jackson, Tennessee, established the factory in 1907. From 1909 to 1914, the company manufactured the Marathon automobile in Nashville, Tennessee.
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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 92001868. It was listed on February 11, 1993.
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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 Southern Engine and Boiler Works listed on the National Register?
Southern Engine and Boiler Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Southern Engine and Boiler Works?
Southern Engine and Boiler Works is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Engine and Boiler Works?
The period of significance for Southern Engine and Boiler Works is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Southern Engine and Boiler Works?
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