WECEWH) 77? United States Department of the Interior National Park Service F JUL 0 6 1998 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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NFS Form 10-900 *' )MB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) WECEWH) 77? United States Department of the Interior National Park Service f JUL 0 6 1998 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to foompiete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 1&). Complete each item by marking "x" in the^ppropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property Cumberland Mountain School historic name other names/site number Cumberland Camp Ground 2. Location Old U. S. Highway 127 North street & number _ u not for publication Crossville city or town __ u vicinity Tennessee . TN . Cumberland state code ___ county ________ code ^^ zip code 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [29 nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 35 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 03 meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide GS locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Deputy State Histori Preservation Officer, Tennessee Historical Commission State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Bentered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. D determined eligible for the National Register D See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. Q removed from the National Register. D other, (explain:) ________ Cumberland Mountain School Cumberland Co., TN Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) [3 private C building(s) Contributing Noncontributing D public-local GO district 4 4 D public-State D site buildings D public-Federal D structure sites D object 1 1 structures objects 5 5 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Education: School Recreation: Outdoor Recreation Education: Related Housing Work in Progress Education: Library 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Colonial Revival, Bungalow foundation CONCRETE, Sandstone walls Sandstone, Clapboard Brick Asphalt roof WOOD other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Cumberland Mountain School Cumberland Co., TN Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria 'Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) Education ffl A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. D B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. D C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1924-1939 D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1924-25, 1926-27, 1928-29 Property is: §1 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person D B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A D C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. N/A D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. D G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Hibbs, Henry Clossen Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 60 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested D Other State agency n previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency D previously determined eligible by the National D Local government Register D University n designated a National Historic Landmark D Other D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________ Cumberland Mountain School Cumberland Co., TN Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 25.23 acres Crossville TN 109 NE UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 11,6171617,710,4,01 | 3, 9| 8, 3| 5, 4, 0| 3 I-V6I I 6| 7, 7| 1, 8, ,9 |8 ,2 ,2 ,0 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 I 1 ! 6 ! |6 7,712,8,01 |3,9|8, 3|5, 4, 0| 4 I 1, 61 I 6| 7, 7| 0, 5, p ,9 |B ,2 |9 ,3 ,0 D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title E. A. Straw organization Tennessee Historical Commission ria(B April 1993 street & number 701 Broadway - Room B-30 37243-0442 city or town Nashville_________ state TN zip code Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner____________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name First United Methodist Church street & number P- 0- Box 752 __ telephone city or town ____Crossville state TN zip code 38555 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 ef seo;.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 Cumberland Mountain School ____________________________Cumberland County, TN_____ Narrative Description Cumberland Mountain School is located on the northern edge of the town of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee. The original school property consisted of 470 acres of land with the majority of the school buildings grouped on approximately a fifteen acre parcel, the remainder was used for agricultural purposes. The present property of the Cumberland Mountain School consists of 25.23 acres and is operated as a church camp. The camp now consists of four of the original school buildings and three buildings constructed after 1940 when the school campus and land was leased and later became part of the church camp. The campus area of the Cumberland Mountain School retains the majority of its historic buildings and reflects