National Register of Historic Places

Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation)

Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee
Listed
November 29, 1974
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
74001930

About this property

Winstead Hill is a property in Franklin, Tennessee that has significance in 1864 for being in the Second Battle of Franklin battlefield. It is located within the Franklin Battlefield, a U.S. National Historic Landmark area. In the battle, Confederate troops under General Hood attacked from Winstead Hill.

Location

4023 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee
35.88804, -86.87924

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 74001930. It was listed on November 29, 1974.

Categories

MILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Harrison House
Civil War
0.4 mi
Rainey House (Additional Documentation)
Early Republic
0.8 mi
Carnton
Early Republic
1.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Thompson's Station (Forrest)
1863Civil War
1.9 mi
Battle of Franklin – Carnton Plantation
1864Civil War
2 mi
Battle of Franklin — Carter House Assault
1864Civil War
2.2 mi
Battle of Franklin — Carter House
1864Civil War
2.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation)?

Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation)?

The period of significance for Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.

Can I research the history near Winstead Hill (Additional Documentation)?

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