Century Farms
and the National Register of Historic Places
Some
Century Farm owners choose to take the documentation of their property to the
federal level by requesting listing on the National Register of Historic
Places. The National Register is the federal
government’s official honor roll of important historic buildings and other
cultural resources. In addition to recognizing significant places and sites,
National Register listing assures that these properties will be taken into
account in the planning of federally funded projects. This consideration of the impact of projects
that receive federal funding on historic buildings and sites is the primary
protection offered by the National Register.
While some confusion continues to exist, listing on the National
Register does not place any
obligations or legal restrictions on the use or disposition of the property by
the owner. Local historic district
zoning or landmark designation may entail maintenance and repair standards, but
the National Register does not. Listing
on the National Register does, however, require the owner’s consent.
Before
a property is considered for the National Register, extensive evaluation and
research is conducted by the Tennessee Historical Commission, which is the
state historic preservation office, a qualified individual, or other
organization such as the
Currently
27 Tennessee Century Farms are listed on the National Register. If you would
like more information about the National Register, contact either the Tennessee
Historical Commission at
Date Founded:
1866
Date Founded:
1869
Date Founded:
1835
Date Founded:
1893
Date Founded:
1881
Date Founded:
1849
Date Founded:
1872
Date Founded:
1777
Date Founded:
1839
Date Founded:
1791
Date Founded:
1789
Date Founded:
1833
Date Founded:
1871
Date Founded:
1848
Date Founded:
1792
Date Founded:
1859
Date Founded:
1846
Date Founded:
1871
Date Founded:
1869
Date Founded:
1825
Date Founded:
1810
Date Founded:
1855
Date Founded:
1866
Date Founded:
1848
Date Founded:
1796
Date Founded:
1810
Date Founded:
1789