National Register of Historic Places listings in Fentress County, Tennessee facts for kids
Welcome to Fentress County, Tennessee! This page tells you about some really special places here. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national list of important buildings, areas, or sites that tell a story about America's past.
When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting because of its history, architecture, or what happened there. In Fentress County, there are 12 different places on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is an even higher honor!
Let's explore some of these amazing historic spots in Fentress County.
Contents
- Historic Places in Fentress County
- Allardt Historic District
- Allardt Presbyterian Church
- James Beaty General Merchandise Store
- Davidson School
- Forbus Historic District
- Gernt Office
- Bruno Gernt House
- Old Fentress County Jail
- Sergeant York Historic Area
- Alvin C. York Institute Historic District
- Alvin Cullom York Farm
- Youngs Historic District
Historic Places in Fentress County
Allardt Historic District
The Allardt Historic District is a special area in the town of Allardt. It's found where State Route 52 and Base Line Road meet. This district was added to the National Register in 1991. It helps us remember what the town looked like long ago.
Allardt Presbyterian Church
Also in Allardt, the Allardt Presbyterian Church is a beautiful old church on State Route 52. It was built in a style called Carpenter Gothic. This means it looks like a fancy, old-fashioned church but was built using wood and carpentry skills. It became a historic place in 1991.
James Beaty General Merchandise Store
In Grimsley, you can find the James Beaty General Merchandise Store at 5004 Alvin York Highway. This store was built in 1924. Imagine a place where people could buy almost anything they needed, from food to tools! It was added to the list in 2013.
Davidson School
The Davidson School is located on State Route 85 in Davidson. This school was built in 1909. It was very important for the children in the remote Davidson mining community. It became a historic site in 1993.
Forbus Historic District
The Forbus Historic District is an area in Forbus, west of Pall Mall, on State Route 28 (which is also U.S. Route 127). This district was recognized in 1991. It helps preserve the history of this community.
Gernt Office
The Gernt Office is on State Route 52 in Allardt. This building was once the office for the Allardt Land Company. This company helped people move to and settle in the Allardt area in the late 1800s. It was listed in 1991.
Bruno Gernt House
The Bruno Gernt House is on Base Line Road in Allardt. This was the home of Bruno Gernt, who lived from 1851 to 1932. He was the person who founded the town of Allardt! His home became a historic place in 1987.
Old Fentress County Jail
In Jamestown, at the corner of North Smith Street and State Route 52, stands the Old Fentress County Jail. This old jail was listed in 1984. Today, it's not a jail anymore! It's now a museum called the Ye Olde Jail Museum, where you can learn about its past.
Sergeant York Historic Area
The Sergeant York Historic Area is a special place off the Alvin York Highway in Pall Mall. It was recognized in 1973. This area is important because it's connected to a famous American hero, Sergeant Alvin C. York.
Alvin C. York Institute Historic District
In Jamestown, on U.S. Route 127, you'll find the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute Historic District. This area was listed in 1991. The institute is a school that was started by Sergeant Alvin C. York to help young people get a good education.
Alvin Cullom York Farm
The Alvin Cullom York Farm is located on U.S. Route 127 in Pall Mall. This farm is extra special because it's a National Historic Landmark! It was listed in 1976. This was the home of Sergeant Alvin C. York, a hero from World War I. Today, it's part of the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park.
Youngs Historic District
The Youngs Historic District is in Allardt, at the meeting point of Indiana and Portland Avenues. This district was added to the list in 1991. Part of this area, south of Indiana Avenue, is now called "Joe Youngs Street."
