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Kentucky Heritage Council
Wednesday ceremony will recognize new listings in the National Register of Historic Places
Kentucky Heritage Council
MEDIA ADVISORY
Release Date
IMMEDIATE
May 22, 2007
Contact: Diane Comer
502-564-7005, ext. 120
diane.comer@ky.gov
WHEN:
2 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, May 23
Tebbs Bend Battlefield cemetery, located off Highway 55 South
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Please join property owners and Donna M. Neary, Executive Director of the Kentucky Heritage Council and State Historic Preservation Officer, to present certificates officially recognizing these new listings in the National Register of Historic Places
Kentucky has the fourth highest number of National Register listings in the nation, with more than 3,200 districts, sites and structures encompassing more than 41,000 historic features. Administered by the National Park Service and State Historic Preservation Offices, the National Register program is the official list of the nation’s sites deemed worthy of preservation, recognizing a property's archaeological, architectural or historical significance and providing a measure of protection against adverse impacts from federally funded projects. National Register listing or eligibility is also the first step in qualifying for federal and state tax credits for rehabilitation of historic buildings. The Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office administers the National Register program in Kentucky.
Directions to Tebbs Bend Battlefield:
From Campbellsville, take Hwy 55 South approximately 6.5 miles; turn west onto Tebbs Bend Road. The cemetery is approximately 2½ miles on the right, with parking along the road. Let the guard know that you are with the National Register group
For more information about the event, contact the Kentucky Heritage Council, 502-564-7005, ext. 120 or see www.heritage.ky.gov
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An agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office is responsible for the identification, protection and preservation of historic and cultural resources throughout the Commonwealth, in partnership with other state and federal agencies, local communities and interested citizens. This mission is integral to making communities more livable and has a far-ranging impact on issues as diverse as economic development, jobs creation, affordable housing, tourism, community revitalization, environmental conservation and quality of life. www.heritage.ky.gov
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