Sparkman-Skelley Farm
About this property
The Sparkman–Skelley Farm is a property in Boston, Tennessee that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It has also been known as Sparkman Farm and as Skelley Farm. It dates from c.1846. It includes Italianate and Greek Revival architecture. When listed the property included four contributing buildings, one contributing structure, and one non-contributing building on an area of 94 acres (38 ha).
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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 00000234. It was listed on March 26, 2000.
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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 Sparkman-Skelley Farm listed on the National Register?
Sparkman-Skelley Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Sparkman-Skelley Farm?
Sparkman-Skelley Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sparkman-Skelley Farm?
The period of significance for Sparkman-Skelley Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1846.
Can I research the history near Sparkman-Skelley Farm?
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