National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Tennessee facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are really important to history? In Jefferson County, Tennessee, there's a special list of these places! It's called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that have a special meaning in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as a significant part of our past. There are 13 such places in Jefferson County. You can even see where many of them are on a map! If you're interested in more historic spots nearby, check out the list for Hamblen County, especially for places in White Pine, a city that crosses county lines.
Historic Places in Jefferson County
Here are some of the amazing historic places you can find in Jefferson County:
Branner-Hicks House
The Branner-Hicks House was added to the list on July 9, 1974. It's located east of Jefferson City on Chucky Road. This house is a great example of historic homes in the area.
Christ Temple AME Zion Church
This church, located at 235 East Meeting Street in Dandridge, was listed on November 9, 2005. It's an important part of the community's history and heritage.
Cox's Mill
Cox's Mill was recognized on January 27, 1983. You can find it north of Jefferson City on Fielden's Store Road. Mills like this were once very important for grinding grain.
Dandridge Historic District
The heart of Dandridge, including areas around Main, Meeting, and Gay Streets, became a historic district on January 22, 1973. A historic district means a whole area has many important old buildings. This district helps keep the town's historic feel alive.
Fairfax (White Pine)
Fairfax is a historic home located southeast of White Pine, off U.S. Route 25E. It was listed on April 13, 1973. Lawson Franklin built this house in 1840 for his son, Isaac.
Fairvue (Jefferson City)
Fairvue, located on Andrew Johnson Highway in Jefferson City, was added to the list on April 12, 1982. It's another beautiful historic home in the county.
Lawson D. Franklin House
Also located southeast of White Pine, off U.S. Route 25E, this house was listed on April 13, 1973. Lawson D. Franklin, a planter and businessman, built it in the 1830s. He also built Fairfax for his son and the Bleak House in Knoxville for his daughter.
Glenmore (Jefferson City)
Glenmore is found off U.S. Route 11E in Jefferson City. It was added to the Register on April 13, 1973. This site has a rich history worth exploring.
Hill-Hance House
The Hill-Hance House is located east of Chestnut Hill, off U.S. Route 411. It was listed on August 26, 1982.
New Market Presbyterian Church
This church, at 1000 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway in New Market, was listed on July 1, 1998. It's a significant religious and historical building.
Squirewood Hall
Squirewood Hall, on Cherokee Drive in Dandridge, was added to the list on July 16, 1973. Judge James P. Swann built this impressive hall in 1858.
Strawberry Plains Fortification
This historic fortification in Strawberry Plains was listed on February 5, 1999. Its exact location is restricted to protect the site.
Former Listings
Sometimes, a property might be removed from the National Register. This usually happens if it's no longer historically important or if it has been changed too much.
Samuel Isaac Newman House
The Samuel Isaac Newman House, located on Bible Road in Jefferson City, was once listed on July 17, 1980. However, it was removed from the list on November 19, 2008.
Images for kids
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Branner-Hicks House
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Christ Temple AME Zion Church
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Cox's Mill
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Jefferson County Courthouse, part of the Dandridge Historic District
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Fairfax
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Fairvue
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Lawson D. Franklin House
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Glenmore
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New Market Presbyterian Church
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Squirewood Hall
