About this property
Wheatlands is an antebellum plantation in Sevier County, Tennessee. The plantation's surviving structures—which include the plantation house, a storage shed, and smokehouse—have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The plantation house has been called the best example of a Federal-style building remaining in Sevier County.
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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 75001785. It was listed on July 6, 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 Wheatlands listed on the National Register?
Wheatlands was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Wheatlands?
Wheatlands is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wheatlands?
The period of significance for Wheatlands is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Wheatlands?
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