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National Register of Historic Places listings in Coffee County, Tennessee facts for kids

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Location of Coffee County in Tennessee

This page lists cool and important places in Coffee County, Tennessee, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of buildings, sites, and areas that are super important to American history and culture. These places are protected so everyone can learn from them for many years to come!

In Coffee County, there are 15 places on this special list. There was one more, but it's not on the list anymore.

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Historic Places in Coffee County

Old Buildings and Sites You Can Visit

Cascade Distillery Site

The Cascade Distillery Site is a historic spot near Normandy, Tennessee. This was the very first place where the famous George Dickel whiskey was made. It's an important part of the area's history, showing how things were made long ago.

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An old advertisement for George Dickel whiskey, which was first made at the Cascade Distillery Site.

Coffee County Courthouse

The Coffee County Courthouse is a grand building in the middle of Manchester, Tennessee. It was built way back in 1871. Courthouses are where important local decisions are made and where people go for legal matters. This building has seen a lot of history happen!

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The Coffee County Courthouse, built in 1871.

Crouch-Ramsey Family Farm

The Crouch-Ramsey Family Farm is a historic farm near Summitville, Tennessee. This farm has been in the same family since 1901! The house and a log barn on the property are even older, dating back to the 1800s. It's a great example of how farms used to look and work.

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The historic Crouch-Ramsey Family Farm.

Farrar Distillery

The Farrar Distillery is another historic distillery site, located near Noah, Tennessee. While there isn't a picture available, it's recognized for its historical importance in the region's past industries.

L.D. Hickerson House

The L.D. Hickerson House is a beautiful home in Tullahoma, Tennessee. It was built in 1895 by a man named Lytle David Hickerson. This house shows the style of homes that important people lived in during that time.

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The L.D. Hickerson House in Tullahoma.

John H. Leming House

The John H. Leming House is another historic home, found in Manchester, Tennessee. John Leming built this house in 1899. It's a well-preserved example of homes from the late 19th century.

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The John H. Leming House.

Manchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Manchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church is a historic church located in Manchester, Tennessee. Churches often play a big role in a community's history, serving as places for worship and gathering for many years.

Old Stone Fort

The Old Stone Fort is a really cool and mysterious place west of Manchester, Tennessee. It's an ancient Native American enclosure, built by people who lived here long, long ago. It's not really a "fort" in the way we think of one today, but a ceremonial site. It's a very important archaeological site that helps us understand early cultures in Tennessee.

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A section of the ancient walls at the Old Stone Fort.

Wilkinson-Keele House

The Wilkinson-Keele House is a historic home in Manchester, Tennessee. It was built in 1888. This house is another example of the architecture and lifestyle from the late 1800s in the area.

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The Wilkinson-Keele House.

Historic Neighborhoods and Districts

North Atlantic Street Historic District

The North Atlantic Street Historic District is a special area in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This district has many Victorian-style houses that were built in the late 1800s. These homes belonged to important people like merchants and railroad managers back then. It's like stepping back in time to see how a neighborhood looked over a hundred years ago!

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One of the Victorian houses in the North Atlantic Street Historic District.

North Washington Street Historic District

The North Washington Street Historic District is another historic neighborhood in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This area features cottages built in the 1920s. These smaller homes were often built for railroad workers, showing how the railroad industry shaped the town.

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Workers' cottages in the North Washington Street Historic District.
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