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There are over 2,000 in total. Of these, 29 are National Historic Landmarks. Each of Tennessee's 95 counties has at least one listing. The Tennessee Historical Commission, which manages the state's participation in the National Register program, reports that 80 percent of the state's area has been surveyed for historic buildings. Surveys for ...
This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map.
Lawrenceburg is located at (35.243491, −87.334563). [10] The city of Lawrenceburg has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km 2). It is the largest city on the state line between Chattanooga and Memphis.
The Garrett House is a historic house in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1908 for James W. Garrett, who served as the mayor of Lawrenceburg in 1911 and 1913. [ 2 ] It was owned by his daughter, Flora Garrett Cottingham, from 1929 to 1939, when it was purchased by Dr. W.M. Gallaher.
Pages in category "National Register of Historic Places in Lawrence County, Tennessee" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A historical museum in the park, open during the summer months, is focused on Crockett's life. [2] A covered bridge built across Shoal Creek in 1959 was destroyed by flooding in 1998 and replaced the following year. [5] A 40-acre (16 ha) lake offers opportunities for fishing and boating. [2] Visitor facilities include two campgrounds and a ...
Created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on October 21, 1817, Lawrence County was formed from lands previously part of Hickman and Giles counties. [1]It was named in honor of Captain James Lawrence (1781–1813), [1] who while commanding the USS Chesapeake in an 1813 battle with the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon, issued his famous command: "Don't give up the ship!
Following is a list of sites and structures in Tennessee that have been designated National Historic Landmarks. There are 31 National Historic Landmarks located entirely in the state, and one that includes elements in both Tennessee and Mississippi. All National Historic Landmarks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.