About this property
The Tellico Blockhouse was an early American outpost located along the Little Tennessee River in what developed as Vonore, Monroe County, Tennessee. Completed in 1794, the blockhouse was a US military outpost that operated until 1807; the garrison was intended to keep peace between the nearby Overhill Cherokee towns and encroaching early Euro-American pioneers in the area in the wake of the Cherokee–American wars. The Tellico Blockhouse was the site where several treaties were negotiated…
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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 75001771. It was listed on August 10, 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 Tellico Blockhouse Site listed on the National Register?
Tellico Blockhouse Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Tellico Blockhouse Site?
Tellico Blockhouse Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tellico Blockhouse Site?
The period of significance for Tellico Blockhouse Site is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1794.
Can I research the history near Tellico Blockhouse Site?
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