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Tennessee State Capitol

Tennessee State Capitol is a historic place in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000894.

Nashville, Davidson County, TennesseeListed July 8, 1970NRIS #70000894★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Tennessee State Capitol
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About this place

What is Tennessee State Capitol?

The Tennessee State Capitol, located in Nashville, is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Tennessee. It serves as the home of both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly – the House of Representatives and the Senate – and contains the governor's office. It was designed by architect William Strickland of Philadelphia, who considered it his greatest achievement. The statehouse was built between 1845 and 1859 by skilled artisans and convict and slave labor. It is one of Nashville's most prominent examples of Greek Revival architecture, and is one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States, having been used continuously since 1853. It was constructed predominantly of limestone quarried nearby, and was one of the first buildings in the United States to use iron as a structural element. One of 11 state capitols that does not have a dome, it was the tallest building in the Southeastern United States when completed. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Tennessee State Capitol
City
Nashville
County
Davidson County
State
Tennessee
Listed on the National Register
July 8, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000894
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.16587, -86.78430
When was Tennessee State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Tennessee State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1970.

Where is Tennessee State Capitol located?

Tennessee State Capitol is located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee at approximately 36.16587, -86.78430. See the map above.

Is Tennessee State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Tennessee State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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